Patient's question:

Lately, I've been feeling particularly tired and easily fatigued. I have no appetite for food and feel abdominal distension and pain. I lack energy personally. My family suggests I go to the hospital for a thorough examination, suspecting it might be chronic hepatitis. What are the symptoms of hepatitis?

Doctor's answer:

The symptoms of chronic hepatitis C are relatively mild, presenting as common symptoms of hepatitis, such as easy fatigue, poor appetite, and abdominal pain. It can also be asymptomatic. Laboratory tests show fluctuating ALT levels and persistent positive HCV RNA. One-third of chronic HCV infected individuals have normal liver function, but anti-HCV and HCV RNA remain positive, with liver biopsies revealing chronic hepatitis manifestations, even liver cirrhosis. In addition to treating hepatitis, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a cheerful mood to enhance their physical condition and slow down the recovery process.