Patient's question:
I have a history of hepatitis B. Recently, I experienced abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and bowel movements only once every few days. I visited several major hospitals, and each had its own opinions. The diagnoses varied each time. How many types are there of hepatitis?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis, which stands for liver inflammation, can also be vividly understood as liver swelling. It typically refers to the condition where various different blood-borne pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, chemical toxins, drugs and poisons, and alcohol invade the liver, leading to the destruction of liver cells and damage to liver function. It can cause a series of discomforting symptoms in the body and abnormal liver function indicators.According to the cause, it can be classified into viral hepatitis, drug-induced hepatitis, alcoholic hepatitis, toxic hepatitis, etc. Based on the duration of the illness, it can be divided into acute hepatitis and chronic hepatitis. According to the severity of the condition, chronic hepatitis can further be categorized into mild, moderate, and severe degrees.