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- Hepatitis Symptoms - List of Hepatitis SymptomsUpdated: 2008-08-19 @ 20:15:37 GMT
Symptoms of viral hepatitis are general and varied. Some people will have many of these, but others will have only several. Since the liver is used in many essential functions, the symptoms can see… - Acute Viral Hepatitis - Symptoms of Acute Viral HepatitisCreated: 2008-08-19 @ 19:44:44 GMT
Wondering if that ache or pain could mean hepatitis? Symptoms of acute viral hepatitis are very similar, whether you have hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C, or other hepatitis viruses. It's … - Hepatitis C Blood Tests - Blood Tests For Hepatitis C Viral InfectionUpdated: 2008-08-18 @ 16:59:42 GMT
Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver. Doctors use blood tests to diagnose hepatitis C infection, determine the best course of treatment and monitor its progress. Three common types of hepa… - Hepatitis D - Hepatitis D Virus and InfectionUpdated: 2008-08-14 @ 14:39:36 GMT
Hepatitis D, which is caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV), is a disease that infects the liver. It's similar to the other hepatotropic viruses because it causes liver inflammation and produces si… - Liver Biopsy - Hepatitis and the Liver BiopsyUpdated: 2008-08-14 @ 14:22:05 GMT
A liver biopsy is often necessary for people with liver disease, including hepatitis. A liver biopsy removes a very small piece of your liver is removed using a special needle. The removed tissue i… - Hepatotropic - Definition of HepatotropicCreated: 2008-08-06 @ 17:46:44 GMT
Definition of Hepatotropic… - Acute - Definition of AcuteCreated: 2008-08-06 @ 16:09:56 GMT
Definition of Acute… - Viral Hepatitis Infection - How Many People Are Infected with Viral …Created: 2008-08-06 @ 15:30:32 GMT
Viral hepatitis is one of the most important causes of chronic liver disease in the United States and the world. Millions of people are at risk for its complications. Though sometimes it seems that… - Incubation Period - Definition of Incubation PeriodUpdated: 2008-08-06 @ 15:05:56 GMT
Definition of Incubation Period… - Cirrhosis and Diet - What Is the Best Diet for CirrhosisUpdated: 2008-08-06 @ 05:04:33 GMT
People with cirrhosis may need a special diet because of complications like ascites and hypoglycemia, but good advice is to eat a healthful diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and proteins of … - Hepatitis C and Riba Rage - Treating Hepatitis C and Riba RageUpdated: 2008-08-06 @ 04:57:19 GMT
What is riba rage? When people treat for hepatitis C, the medication they use has some serious side effects. Psychiatric symptoms, such as depression and irritability, are common enough that they a… - Hepatocyte - Definition of HepatocyteUpdated: 2008-08-04 @ 14:43:24 GMT
Definition of Hepatocyte… - Hepatitis C Myths - Hepatitis C Spread and InfectionUpdated: 2008-08-01 @ 16:11:59 GMT
Hepatitis C is an infection caused by the hepatitis C virus and is spread through direct contact with infected blood. However, there are many myths, half-truths and misunderstandings about hepatiti… - Hepatitis C Prevention - Six Ways To Prevent Hepatitis C InfectionCreated: 2008-07-31 @ 19:39:32 GMT
Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus. It is spread only by direct contact with infected blood. This means that to be exposed to the hepatitis C virus, you have to somehow … - Hepatitis A Vaccine - Preventing Hep A with Hepatitis A VaccineCreated: 2008-07-31 @ 17:18:39 GMT
Hepatitis A is a disease caused by a virus, the hepatitis A virus, that can infect anyone. However, some people are at a higher risk for being exposed to the virus and should take steps to protect … - Hepatitis C Vaccine - Why Is There No Hepatitis C VaccineCreated: 2008-07-31 @ 14:18:08 GMT
Currently, hepatitis C has no effective vaccine approved for public use. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects at least 170 million people worldwide and about 4 million people in the United States. I… - Hepatitis Complications - Complications of HepatitisUpdated: 2008-07-23 @ 01:55:43 GMT
Hepatitis can lead to other diseases. While some are rare, some complications, like fibrosis and cirrhosis, are very common. This article identifies some of the most encountered diseases most linke… - Hepatitis Symptoms and DiagnosisUpdated: 2008-07-22 @ 17:05:03 GMT
Doctors use several methods to help diagnose hepatitis which include procedures as simple as a blood test but as complex as using sophisticated technology like magnetic resonance imaging. Sometimes… - Treating HepatitisUpdated: 2008-07-22 @ 03:28:45 GMT
There are many treatments for hepatitis but the one your physician uses depends on the type of disease. This article describes some of the most common therapies… - Daily Living With HepatitisUpdated: 2008-07-22 @ 03:00:42 GMT
Today, living with hepatitis is possible thanks to modern medicine and preventive care. Learn more about what to do (and not do) to live a full life with chronic disease…