Hepatitis b

Acute hepatitis resolves on its own with supportive care, but some individuals may develop a chronic infection.Acute hepatitis can be caused by different viruses, with the most common types being hepatitis A, B, and CAcute hepatitis refers…

The liver, the biggest solid organ in the body, is crucial to the efficient running of our bodily processes on a daily basis.Dr. Anurag Shetty of the Medical Gastroenterology department at the KMC Hospital in Mangalore offers advice on how…

Getting tattoos from unregistered vendors is a risk factor for hepatitis B C and DHepatitis can produce symptoms such as fever, body aches, nausea, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, and jaundiceHepatitis is the scientific term for…

Last Updated: July 28, 2022, 07:10 ISTChronic hepatitis B can harm the liver and increase the risk of diseases like cirrhosis (liver scarring) and cancer. (Image: Shutterstock)World Hepatitis Day 2022: According to WHO, each year 1.5…

Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection, which might also lead to liver failure, and is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). In some cases, hepatitis B infection becomes chronic (long-lasting), and it might also lead to liver cancer or…

Hepatitis B, a vaccine-preventable illness, is believed to impact 4 crore individuals in India, whereas Hepatitis C affects 0.6-1.2 crore people, the vast majority of whom are ignorant of their condition. Chronic hepatitis B can gradually…