Hepatitis is a type of viral infections that causes inflammation of the liver because of the presence of inflammatory cells in the tissue of liver. Hepatitis may heal of it own or it can lead to Fibrosis and Cirrhosis. A group of viruses together known to be Hepatitis Virus along with other infections cause the disease. however due to other various toxins like alcohol and other medications, hepatitis disease can affect a person.

Hepatitis can be acute and chronic. Acute Hepatitis last for 2-6 weeks and generally affects to younger people. The symptoms that would likely to be felt are malaise, muscle and joint aches with high fever, nausea and diarrhoea. if the disease continues then other symptoms like loss of appetite, dark urine, yellow eyes and even jaundice can happen. Hepatitis also can lead to acute liver failure which leads to hepatic encephalopathy and the only cure is a liver transplant.

However, chronic hepatitis leads to symptoms like tiredness and weakness. this can be understood from the blood test report. Extensive damage of liver leads to several dysfunction of the body like weight loss, swelling of the legs and accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity.

The common symptoms are:

• Mild fever with joint aches
• Acute nausea and vomiting with eventually loss of appetite
• Diarrhoea
• Jaundice
• Dark urine
• Headache and
• Enlarged spleen accompanied by itching.

The most common type of Hepatitis diseases are:

1.      Hepatitis A: Affects to children and one of the most common disease. The virus spreads through direct face to face directly and contamination from foods, cooking utensils, raw shellfish and from drinking water.

2.      Hepatitis B: it is the most serious form of hepatitis. it spread through sexual contact, blood transfusion or through the blood of infected person blood via cuts and needle sharing. it is considered to be a Sexual Transmitted Disease.

3.      Hepatitis C: It is considered to be a chronic disease and is transmitted by blood contact (contaminated needles and blood transfusion).

4.      Hepatitis D: It can both be acute and chronic. it is found in those people who are carriers of the Hepatitis B virus.

5.      Hepatitis E: is commonly found in the Indian Ocean area. There are two types of non-viral hepatitis called alcoholic hepatitis and toxic/drug induced hepatitis.

The doctor goes through a through medical history and his daily habits like medications and consumptions of alcohol, surgeries and sexual activities. Several tests are done like blood tests and liver panel tests. There are certain other tests like ELISA II, RIBA Ii and RNA test are done. if needed, doctors do a liver biopsy for further testing.

Medicines are available in the markets however self consciousness is needed to solve the problem of hepatitis.

The following can be done to protect oneself from the disease:

1.      Indulge in safe sex

2.      Sharing of needles, razors, toothbrush to be stopped

3.      Limiting of alcohol intake

4.      Wash hands well after using any washroom

5.      Eating of fresh cooked foods

Drink only commercially bottled water or boiled water

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Liver failure occurs when the body’s liver can no longer function properly. This is often preceded by liver disease, which can have numerous symptoms. Liver failure, however, is marked by several symptoms, which taken together with blood tests and other medical exams indicate the liver’s function is impaired to an extraordinary extent.

One marked symptom of liver failure is jaundice. Jaundice is easy to note physically since it discolors the skin to a yellow or orange tint. The whites of the eyes may also appear yellowish. Jaundice is a sign of the liver’s inability to successfully excrete bilirubin from the body. Although many babies suffer form jaundice after birth, this is not generally a symptom of liver failure. However, jaundice in adults is always cause for concern.

People with liver failure may also bleed easily or bruise excessively. Platelet count may be reduced in those with a failing liver, which “thins” the blood, making it harder for the blood to coagulate if a cut or a blunt injury occurs. Lower platelet counts are also symptomatic of numerous other illnesses.

Ascites, the accumulation of large amounts of fluid in the abdominal cavity, are quite frequently the result of liver failure. In fact, an abnormally protruding stomach is often a sign of severe liver failure. Ascites may also be caused by a failing heart or other conditions, which should be ruled out.

People with liver failure may also have a reduction in their ability to think and remember. overall, their health may be poor and they may be more susceptible to common illnesses. Liver failure can also cause significant fatigue, a general feeling of weakness, and loss of appetite or nausea.

If liver failure is unarrested, symptoms progress resulting in possible seizures, disorientation, inability to speak, and impaired judgment. Failure of other major organs may occur since the body works cooperatively with each organ. Ultimately death will occur if medical intervention is either not feasible or is not sought. Many who have liver failure can partially arrest symptoms through treatment with medications. However, some with liver failure require a liver transplant in order to recover.

Jaundice(yellowing of the skin and mucus membranes) is a sign of a failing liver.

turning yellow is a symptom of liver failure, plus long term alcohol damage leads to vomiting blood.

The liver can repair itself up to a point, but serious damage may need a transplant.

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What Causes Appendicitis, Symptoms of Appendicitis

Appendicitis results from inflammation of the appendix. (The appendix is an outpouching from the right side of the large intestine.) This often occurs because the appendix has become obstructed, or blocked. However, no one really knows why this blockage happens in the appendices of some children and not in others, so it probably cannot be prevented.

Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of emergency abdominal surgery in the United States. Appendicitis usually occurs when the appendix becomes blocked by feces, a foreign object, or rarely, a tumor.

What Causes Appendicitis?

Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes blocked, often by stool, a foreign body, or cancer. Blockage may also occur from infection, since the appendix swells in response to any infection in the body.

In most cases, a blockage inside the appendix probably starts a process in which the appendix becomes inflamed and infected. if inflammation continues without treatment, the appendix can rupture. A ruptured appendix spills bacteria-laden intestinal contents into the abdominal cavity, causing peritonitis, which may result in a life-threatening infection. A rupture also may cause an abscess (a pus-filled pocket of infection) to form. In a woman, the ovaries and fallopian tubes may become infected, and the resulting blockage of the fallopian tubes may cause infertility. A ruptured appendix also may allow bacteria to infect the bloodstream – a life-threatening condition called sepsis.

So, what exactly is appendicitis, and what are the symptoms a person can look for? Appendicitis is when the appendix becomes inflamed for no apparent reason. It can happen to anyone at any time, though it tends to strike more when an individual is between the ages of 10 and 30. As far as symptoms, the most signature one is pain in the abdomen. It should be noted that appendicitis pain is not like the type of pain you get from gas or indigestion. It is very excruciating and can debilitate a person. Laying on one’s side with their knees towards their chest can ease the pain a little bit, but for the most part the only way appendicitis pain can be gotten rid of is through removal of the appendix.

You may also experience other appendicitis symptoms along with the pain. they are important to pay attention to, especially in children who may not be able to communicate the pain location properly. These appendicitis symptoms include abdominal swelling, diarrhea and constipation. There may be a loss of appetite accompanied by a low grade fever. Likewise, appendicitis sufferers may experience a lack of ability to pass gas to relieve any of the other appendicitis symptoms.

Lower right belly pain may be a sign of appendicitis. This may be life-threatenting and requires emergency evaluation and treatment. This and other tips may be found in the book “your Body’s Red Light Warning Signals” by Neil Shulman MD, Jack Birge Md, and Joon Ahn MD.Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Is it really a life threatening case? One of my friend died because of this without any symptoms of whatsoever, its just one day he didnt wake up..The family requested for an autopsy and they found out it was a pancreatitis. Its scary coz I think his father and uncle died because of this,is it hereditary?

to date, alcohol abuse is the largest percentage of sufferers (over 85 %),next is gall stones, hereditary, idiopathic (unknown) metabolic, toxic, injury. it can be life threatening when an attack causes the pancreatic juices to eat into the main splenic artery-and the person bleeds to death within the abdominal cavity.for your friend to pass away from this-its soo soo rare to die of complications, especially without even knowing he had it.sorry for your loss

1-Excess alcohol intake
2-Gallstones
3Genetic abnormalities can cause a hereditary type of pancreatitis
4-abdominal injury or surgery

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I'm sorry for your loss.