Hepatitis - Liver Health: Let’s Break Down the Myths and Stigmas
Hepatitis refers to liver inflammation primarily caused by viral infections, although it can also result from heavy alcohol use, specific medications, toxins, or autoimmune conditions where the body attacks its own liver tissue. Based on the cause and duration, liver hepatitis can manifest as either acute or chronic. Acute hepatitis lasts less than six months and often resolves spontaneously, while chronic hepatitis persists long-term and can result in progressive liver damage. The 3,500 Daily Deaths: Understanding the True Toll of Viral Hepatitis: The five main strains of hepatitis virus include: (A, B, C, D, E). Common Hepatitis types are: 1. Hepatitis A : A short-term infection that spreads through contaminated food or water and close contact with infected individuals, typically without causing long-term liver damage. 2. Hepatitis B : This strain can be either acute or chronic and is transmitted through infected blood, semen, or other fluids, such as via needle sharing, unprote...