Question 1

what is the difference between normal skin itch and hepatitis skin itch?what are the common signs of hepatitis?

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Itching: … Is a fairly common symptom of hepatitis. It is usually caused due to a buildup of bilirubin and is often seen associated with jaundice or yellowing of the skin.  When it is present, it is usually widespread over most of the body.  It is usually seen in end stage liver disease or in very acute  hepatitis.  This can be  sorted out with a simple blood test. See your doctor.  Good luck.

Question 2

how common is hepatitis e?

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WHO: Per the World Health Organization (WHO):  "Every year, there are an estimated 20 million HEV infections worldwide, leading to an estimated 3.3 million symptomatic cases of hepatitis E "  REF:   http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs280/en/

Question 3

how common is hepatitis a in the united states?

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Rare: Hepatitis A became a rare infection in the US especially among children since the institution of universal vaccination against it.

Question 4

what are my chances of contracting hepatitis b? how common is it?

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Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B is transmitted by Blood, including needle stick, Mucocutaneous such as Sexual contact with an infected person or carrier, or perinatal exposure.  There is vaccination available, but most important is avoid sexual indiscretion.

Question 5

what are the signs of viral hepatitis?

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Viral hepatitis.: Most common is nothing. Others are fatigue, jaundice, lack of desire to smoke, weight loss, and in some cases, death. Get vaccinated for a and b.

Question 6

what are signs of autoimmune hepatitis?

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Jaundice & big liver: Skin rashes & spider angioma (see photo) may also be seen. Generally the diagnosis is made when patients present with fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Examination reveals jaundice. Blood tests reveal liver injury and an autoimmune basis for the injury. Try this website for a more detailed discussion: http://digestive.Niddk.Nih.Gov/ddiseases/pubs/autoimmunehep/

Question 7

is vomiting a sign of hepatitis if your a user?

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Maybe (not) . . .: User of what? Vomiting can be due to many causes, only one of which is hepatitis which can be caused by many things, only one of which is IV drug use. Perhaps you can use this as sign that you should quit abusing drugs. Second, go see your doc to figure out cause of vomiting. Get referral if necessary to addiction specialist to help you (safely) quit. Good luck! don't give up! keep trying to quit.

Question 8

how common is viral hepatitis?

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Hep B is common.: Per who: more than 2 billion people alive today have been infected with HBV at some time. Of these, about 350 million remain infected chronically (carriers).Three quarters of the world’s population live in areas where there are high levels of infection.
Globally, every year there are over 4 million acute clinical cases of HBV and about 1 million people a year die from complications...

Question 9

is a decreased appetite common occurrence with hepatitis?

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Yes it can be: I really depends of the type and severity of hepatitis.  If you have hepatitis you should discuss all of your symptoms with your doctor as further evauation may be indicated.

Question 10

what are the common complications of autoimmune hepatitis ?

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Untreated? cirrhosis: Autoimmune hepatitis is treatable, and often complications can be prevented.  There can be a relatively sudden onset of jaundice and malaise, but it does not always have symptoms at first.  Untreated autoimmune hepatitis can lead to chronic liver disease and cirrhosis.  Complications of cirrhosis can include edema (swelling), jaundice (yellowing of skin), liver cancer, many others.

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