Question 1

what are the possible causes of hepatitis b?
what are the symptoms of hepatitis b?
what are some drugs given to a hepatitis b patient?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B: Hep B is caused by a virus and transmitted from another person by intimate contact (blood or organ sharing, sex, etc. It can be prevented with a vaccine. Antiviral medications include lamivudine (Epivir), adefovir (Hepsera), telbivudine (Tyzeka) and entecavir (Baraclude). If have chronic active disease the risk for liver cancer is very high. Good luck.

Question 2

do mushrooms cause hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

Some can: Amanita phalloides and others (a. Virosa, a. Verna, a. Bisporigera, galerina autumnalis, g. Marginata, g. Venenata, lepiota helveola) are associated with potentially fatal hepatitis.  These are fairly uncommon varieties and wouldn't be found in stores.  In general, wild mushrooms should not be consumed.

Question 3

what are the causes of hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

Many: Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver.  Can be infectious (variety of viruses including mono from epstein barr or cmv, hep a, b, c, d and others), toxic exposure or reaction to meds, drugs, alcohol, autoimmune, metabolic, conditions in pregnancy, obstruction to flow of bile, poor blood flow, and more.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of hepatitis?

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See below: Hepatitis is infection or inflammation of the liver.  It is characterized by nausea, right upper abdominal pain, loss of appetite, dark colored urine,  malaise and fevers.

Question 5

can all types of hepatitis have the same symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Pretty much: The spectrum of symptoms is quite similar from one cause of hepatitis or another.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of hepatitis? when should you get tested?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis: Jaundice, generalized weakness, abdominal discomfort, nausea and vomiting are symptoms commonly seen in acute hepatitis. Based on history, possible exposure and lack of better explanation for the symptoms, hepatitis  should be tested for as soon as suspicioned.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of hepatitis and when should you be tested?

Accepted Answer

Range of symptoms: Acute hepatitis usually presents with RUQ pain, nausea, vomiting, extreme fatigue, possibly fevers and jaundice (yellowing of the skin, eyes and darkening of the urine).  Chronic hepatitis presents in more subtle ways and often times is asymptomatic and only found on blood tests. Good luck!

Question 8

can you tell me the symptoms of hepatitis and when should u be tested?

Accepted Answer

Viral illness: You can become yellow, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain. Some patients don't have any symptoms at all. If concerned go get tested right away.

Question 9

could you tell me if somebody has symptoms of hepatitis, how can they tell where they got it?

Accepted Answer

History: Is the key.  Need to review saying habits, sexual habits and illegal drug use habits, as well as whether you got transfusions, etc.

Question 10

what is the form of hepatitis that is acute, has no recurrences, and causes no future problems?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis A: Hepatitis a usually causes no permanent liver damage, although it can be very severe is some patients and can last up to 6 months. If a patient who already has a chonic liver disease such as cirrhosis, hepatitis c, or autoimmune liver disease, contracts hepatitis a, it may lead to liver failure and death. Patients with pre-existing liver disease should get the hepatitis a vaccine.

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