Patient's question:
Lately, I've been feeling some discomfort in my abdomen, and I don't know what's wrong. Occasionally, I feel a dull ache in my liver. Seeing greasy foods makes me feel nauseous. My family is worried and has asked me to get a thorough check-up to see if it's viral hepatitis. What are the symptoms of viral hepatitis?Doctor's answer:
Viral hepatitis can be divided into five types: A, B, C, D, and E. There is no cross-immunity between the different types, and they can be transmitted simultaneously or sequentially, through mixed or concurrent infections, which may exacerbate symptoms. The symptoms of viral hepatitis include severe hepatitis: Acute severe hepatitis: Sudden onset of high fever, rapid and severe progression, jaundice that rapidly fades after reappearing, liver enlargement, accompanied by a distinct liver odor, and significant decline in liver function. There is often a tendency to bruise or bleed, ascites, edema in the lower limbs, proteinuria, and cylindruria, as well as recurring symptoms such as restlessness, delirium, and agitation, followed by hepatic coma. In fact, having viral hepatitis is not something to be feared. Patients should believe that they can overcome the illness. As long as symptoms are detected early and treated appropriately, the chances of controlling the condition and recovering are very high.