Patient's question:
My dad's complexion has been particularly bad recently, so bad that it's alarming. He often feels nauseous and dry heaves, has poor appetite, and is in very poor spirits. He also suffers from headaches and dizziness, sometimes even fainting due to blurred vision. It was diagnosed as hepatitis A, and he has already started taking medication. However, he is quite worried and doesn't know the transmission routes of hepatitis A.Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis A is an acute infectious disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. Clinically, it is characterized by sudden onset, symptoms such as chills, fever, loss of appetite, nausea, fatigue, liver enlargement, and abnormal liver function. The transmission routes of hepatitis A include waterborne transmission and foodborne transmission. It can also be spread through the mouth after food is contaminated by hands, utensils, household items, and toys that have been contaminated with hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis patients can, while receiving symptomatic treatment, use folk remedies as supplementary therapy in daily life. It is essential to avoid excessive hunger or fullness in daily dietary habits and never overeat or binge on food.