Patient's question:
My grandfather's appetite had been very poor recently. He would feel nauseous and want to vomit after eating just a little. Moreover, he always had a yellow complexion with little color. He also couldn't eat greasy food—when he did, he would vomit everything out. Today, I took him to the hospital, and the doctor said that based on his symptoms, my grandfather had contracted viral hepatitis.Doctor's answer:
Confirmed cases must meet the following criteria:① Have a history of close contact with diagnosed patients of viral hepatitis;
② Experience symptoms such as fatigue, reduced appetite, and nausea again in the recent period;
Physical signs include hepatomegaly with mild splenomegaly;
③ Laboratory tests show a decrease in serum ALT.
If serum bilirubin > 17.1 μmol/L, it is diagnosed as acute jaundice hepatitis; otherwise, it is diagnosed as acute non-jaundice hepatitis.
For severe cases of viral hepatitis, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Follow the doctor's advice for timely treatment and avoid changing medications arbitrarily, as this may lead to counterproductive results. The above opinions are for reference only.
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