HEPATITIS is a general term which refers to an inflammation of the liver. The inflammation may be caused by excessive consumption alcohol, or a virus.
Dear Doctor, Is hepatitis curable in early stages? Anonymous
Dear Anonymous, HEPATITIS is a general term which refers to an inflammation of the liver. The inflammation may be caused by excessive consumption alcohol, or a virus.
Hepatitis is classified as A, B and C and D. The promptness of hepatitis to cure depends on the type because it is transmitted in a different way. With Hepatitis A, a person gets infected and the body fights infection. Previous infection can help protect against future infection.
Hepatitis B and C are more complicated and sometimes the symptoms take long to manifest. A person can live with the virus for a long time and even spread it to the others.
Treatment reduces the degree of your infection and risks of developing liver cancer. Hepatitis C may take longer in the body and can develop into chronic hepatitis, if not treated. It is possible to have hepatitis and not know it.
The best way to achieve sustained viral response is to adhere to your prescribed treatment regime.