Patient's question:
Grandpa is an HBV patient, but his liver function has always been normal, so we haven't been too worried. However, recently Grandpa has lost his appetite and can't eat anything. In addition to the recurrence of nausea, I am very concerned and don't know if he has developed hepatitis.Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. The cause of inflammation may vary, with the most common being virus-induced, in addition to autoimmune-induced. Toxins can also cause hepatitis. Hepatitis is divided into acute and chronic hepatitis. Fatigue; this is one of the early symptoms of hepatitis patients. People often cannot pinpoint when it started, and the symptoms vary. Mild cases may show a lack of interest in exercise, while severe cases may be bedridden, even reluctant to wash their face or eat dinner. Even with adequate rest, the fatigue cannot be completely eliminated, and severe cases may feel as if their limbs are fused with their body.