Sunday, January 23, 2011

Basic Information about Hepatitis

Hepatitis is viral disease. The diseases caused by penetration of virus in human body are known as viral diseases. Hepatitis virus effects our liver and in worst case, liver may damage that may turn out to be very fatal. Liver is one of the most import organs. Liver is responsible for many important operations in out body. Many import proteins and useful bodies are generated in live. Liver also keeps out blood clean from harmful substance.
Hepatitis can be dived to many types including Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D and Hepatitis E. Of these, first three types are very common. Hepatitis A infection is not much serious and body recovers itself without any medication. Hepatitis B and C are dangerous and should be given more attention.
Hepatitis usually spreads from blood contact and also from contaminated water or food of infected person. It may also transfer with sexual contact with infected person.
 All types of hepatitis show somewhat common symptoms. Often hepatitis virus does not cause any visible hepatitis symptoms. It may remain in body for years without showing any serious symptoms.  Often, it is detected in normal health check activity thorough a medical test. Symptoms of hepatitis include fever, paleness of skin, loss of appetite and vomiting. All these symptoms can also be associated with other diseases. Only a medical test can indicate the presence of hepatitis virus.