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Viral Hepatitis

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver, usually caused by one of several viruses. Most forms of hepatitis clear up within a few months. However, in some cases, hepatitis can be chronic and lead to serious liver conditions.

Causes

Symptoms

Types of Hepatitis

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

Self-Care

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Viral Hepatitis
Suspected exposure to hepatitis   Symptoms may be treated at home or they may require a visit to your doctor. Usually you and your doctor need to share additional information about your condition to decide what is best for you.
Symptoms that worsen or persist despite rest and self-care Symptoms may be treated at home or they may require a visit to your doctor. Usually you and your doctor need to share additional information about your condition to decide what is best for you.
Headache, low-grade fever, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, fatigue for more than
3 to 5 days		  Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Yellow color to skin or whites of eyes Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Dark urine and light, clay-colored stools Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen. 
Pain or tenderness in right upper abdomen Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Known exposure to hepatitis Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen. 

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