Symptoms of hepatitis A or B

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We know that the types of hepatitis are hepatitis A and hepatitis B, but many hepatitis patients don't know what hepatitis A is and what hepatitis B is. They often mix hepatitis A and hepatitis B together, which will have a serious impact on the treatment of patients. Only by clearly distinguishing hepatitis A and hepatitis B, can they suit the medicine to the case, and patients can get the most effective treatment, There is a certain difference between hepatitis A and hepatitis B, their symptoms are also different, and the degree of harm to patients is also different. Here is how to introduce the symptoms of hepatitis A and hepatitis B.

Symptoms of hepatitis A or B

Generally speaking, hepatitis A is a self limiting disease without special treatment. A few severe patients can be cured after active treatment. However, acute hepatitis B should be treated in hospital immediately. At the same time, it should be noted that the treatment of chronic hepatitis B is a long process, and there is no specific drug to completely cure it.

The symptoms and harm of the two are also different, hepatitis A virus into the human body can appear fever, diarrhea and other conditions, mild symptoms generally without treatment and self-healing. Hepatitis B virus infection can be manifested as: hepatitis B virus carriers, acute hepatitis and so on, need to actively carry out relevant treatment can be cured.

We know that the transmission routes of hepatitis A and hepatitis B are different. Hepatitis A is mainly transmitted through alimentary tract (fecal oral route), while hepatitis B is relatively complicated. It can be transmitted by blood transfusion, mother to child transmission and sexual contact. Some patients can also be transmitted by iatrogenic transmission.

matters needing attention

No matter the patients with hepatitis A or hepatitis B, they can't blindly use drugs indiscriminately. They can only do targeted treatment after passing the regular medical examination and making clear the condition. Usually, people should pay attention to food hygiene, keep good eating habits and daily life, avoid staying up late, smoking and other unhealthy behaviors, and carry out proper sports, Improve the body's immunity.