World Hepatitis Day July 28, 2015 – Hepatitis – Quick Read

What is hepatitis? Hepatitis is inflation and infection in liver Different types of hepatitis? There are 5 types of Hepatitis, that includes Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E How hepatitis infects humans?                                                               Hepatitis

A	B	C	D	E
Contaminated with feces food and water	Open wounds, blood, saliva, semen , syringe reuse	Bodily contact, unprotected sexual exposure, syringe reuse	Open wound, infected blood contact	Water borne, contamination of food with feces, infected water intake

General symptoms of hepatitis?  Weakness Feeling feverish Dark coloured urine Pale colour of stool Pain or cramp in stomach area Sudden weight loss Yellowish skin and eyes Tests to determine hepatitis? Liver function test Blood Tests Viral antibody test Ultrasound Liver biopsy Prevention of hepatitis? Consume safe drinking water Avoid street side food Avoid ice in drinks (use only ice made at home) Avoid unwashed (wash very well) fruits and vegetables Avoid directly consuming raw fruits and vegetables Use and insist on disposable syringes Do not use rajors, tooth brush, comb or items on unknown people Do not touch blood in vomiting, spit Follow adequate hand hygiene measures Vaccines are available How serious is hepatitis? Hepatitis can be life threatening and needs medical attention. If one experience any one or few of the symptoms need to visit specialist doctors and get tested as prescribed. It is best to avoid self-medication and only take prescription medicines. Follow diet as per medical advice. Hepatitis Awareness Post on World Hepatitis Day July 28, 2015 Where to contact in case of hepatitis or you suspect hepatitis by similar symptoms  Desun Hospital, Kolkata | www.desunhospital.com | 86977 21124 , 83340 31345 Hepatitis Clinic : http://www.desunhospital.com/hepatitis-clinic.php Medical Test Packages Regular Liver Gastro Check: http://www.desunhospital.com/desun-regular-liver-gastro-check.php Advanced Liver gastro Check: http://www.desunhospital.com/desun-advanced-liver-gastro-check.php 24 Hours Emergency Admission at Desun Hospital, Kolkata also specialist doctors, ambulance assistance in kolkata and districts of West Bengal, 94 bed ICU, 300 bed hospital.