Hepatitis
Hepatitis affects millions of people yet in many instances, those who are infected aren’t aware of it because they may not exhibit any symptoms. This Web guide can familiarize you with the types of hepatitis, help you understand how it is spread, and explain what you can do to avoid contracting hepatitis.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat is Hepatitis?
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. According to the World Health Organization, there are five main types of hepatitis ... read more »
Hepatitis Symptoms and Diagnosis
Learning the symptoms of hepatitis and obtaining a correct medical diagnosis are key steps toward ... read more »
Hepatitis Treatment and Prevention
If you have questions about how hepatitis is treated, or need assistance finding a doctor who can help, use the Web sites in this section to get the information you need.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Hepatitis A does not become a chronic condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Much of the hepatitis treatment information you find will likely concern types B and C.
- The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) has reported that people with hepatitis B are generally at risk for contracting hepatitis D. Hepatitis E is a condition that often resolves on its own. Treatment information for these two types of hepatitis may be limited or, in the case of hepatitis D, paired with hepatitis B facts.
Dulcinea's Picks
For treatment information …
Mayo Clinic
explains how hepatitis A is treated and what you can do to prevent the virus.
The Hepatitis B Foundation
details the various drugs that can be used to treat someone with a hepatitis B infection.
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs
explains how the medications ribavirin and interferon are used to treat hepatitis C, and what effects they may have on a person.
To learn about liver transplants …
MedlinePlus
explains why a liver transplant may be necessary, lists the risks associated with the procedure and discusses other problems related to the procedure, such as the cost of surgery.
To find a doctor …
The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
contains a search tool to help you find a hepatologist in your area.
For help finding clinical trials …
ClinicalTrials.gov
, a clearinghouse operated by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, provides a list of clinical trials currently underway to research hepatitis. To learn more about clinical trials, speak to your doctor, and read the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's guide.
For prevention information …
The Immunization Action Coalition
provides a directory of programs around the country aimed at helping various groups of people prevent the spread of hepatitis, including programs for Asian Pacific Islander Americans, school-based programs and homeless programs.
Finding Support for Hepatitis
A hepatitis diagnosis may feel daunting, but support resources are available to make your ... read more »
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