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Complications of Hepatitis

Treating hepatitis can be complicated by other conditions and diseases. Also, since the liver performs essential functions for the entire body, when it becomes damaged it can affect many areas and cause other diseases such as cirrhosis and cancer.
Ten Complications of Hepatitis
Hepatitis can progress to, or be complicated by other diseases. Some of these diseases, like fibrosis and cirrhosis, are very common. Fortunately, other complications like liver failure are usually prevented. This article identifies ten possible complications linked with hepatitis.
What Is Acute Liver Failure?
Acute liver failure is a medical emergency that is rare but can result from various types of hepatitis, especially hepatitis A and hepatitis B infections.
Cirrhosis of the Liver
One of the complications of chronic hepatitis is cirrhosis of the liver, a condition caused by excessive scarring of the liver. The liver has a tremendous ability to repair itself, so many people with cirrhosis are unaware of it.
Cancer of the Liver
There are many factors involved in liver cancer, but two things are very common: cirrhosis and viral hepatitis infection. While these do not necessarily cause cancer, they certainly don't help keep the liver healthy. For that reason, people with hepatitis need to be aware of this serious complication.

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