Patient's question:
My son has hepatitis. How did he contract this disease? None of our family members have it, but my child does. He also experiences symptoms like nausea and abdominal bloating. Is this disease very serious?Doctor's answer:
Patient, hello: Hepatitis is a type of liver disease, and there are many classifications of hepatitis. Viral hepatitis is just one of them. Liver inflammation caused by various factors or etiologies, such as viruses, autoimmune conditions, and alcohol abuse, all fall under the category of hepatitis. When people refer to hepatitis, they usually mean viral hepatitis caused by hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses. Patients must take high treatment awareness, undergo early examination and treatment to avoid delaying the condition. Wishing you a speedy recovery.