Hepatitis Information

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• General Hepatitis Information
• Possible Causes of Hepatitis
• Possible Symptoms of Hepatitis
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General Hepatitis Information
Hepatitis is a general term that refers to a group of viruses that cause inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis is the most common of all serious contagious diseases, affecting as many as 500,000 Americans each year. Hepatitis is often misdiagnosed because it is often mistaken for the flu. The five types of hepatitis all cause infection and inflammation of the liver, but each type is contracted in a different way. The acute phase of the disease lasts approximately two to three weeks; complete recovery usually takes nine weeks. Most patients recover fully with a lifelong immunity to the disease; 1% of all cases die in the acute phase; some develop chronic hepatitis with liver inflammation that lasts six months or more, resulting in cirrhosis and possibly death.

Possible Causes of Hepatitis
Hepatitis viruses, which includes Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E, cause inflammation of the liver but each is contracted in a different manner:

Hepatitis A is contracted orally or through fecal contamination of food or water. It is the least dangerous form of the disease because it usually clears up on its own and it rarely results in chronic liver inflammation. Hepatitis A usually spreads through improper handling of food, close contact with family members or children in day-care centers, and eating shellfish taken from polluted waters.

Hepatitis B is the most widespread form of the disease. It can be passed from mother to child at or shortly following birth and can spread from adults to children in the same family. Hepatitis B can also be spread through sexual contact, blood transfusions and needle sharing by intravenous drug users. One-third of all hepatitis B cases cannot be traced to a reliable source. Most hepatitis B sufferers recover fully, but a small percentage of cases do not recover and develop chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis.

Hepatitis C is usually spread through blood contact, blood transfusions or contaminated needles, including tattoo needles. In one-third of all hepatitis C patients, the cause is unknown.

Hepatitis D affects only people with hepatitis B and intensifies the symptoms of that form of the disease. It is spread from mother to child and through sexual contact. Hepatitis D is the most dangerous form of the disease because it has two types of hepatitis working at once.

Hepatitis E occurs most commonly in Asia, India, Africa and Mexico. Only a few cases are seen in the U.S. each year, mostly in people who traveled to the afore mentioned countries.

Hepatitis can also be caused by alcohol, drug and toxin abuse, or by an autoimmune process that produces antibodies that attack the liver.

Possible Symptoms of Hepatitis
Many cases of hepatitis go undiagnosed because the symptoms closely match those of influenza. Common symptoms include loss of appetite, fever, fatigue, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Symptoms that occur in some cases include light-colored stools, dark urine, jaundice, itching and impaired mental state.

Possible Lifestyle Changes for Hepatitis
The best way to prevent hepatitis is to get vaccinated, practice good hygiene and use common sense. Cook all food well, boil water that may be contaminated, wash hands often and get necessary vaccinations before traveling abroad. Avoid exposure to the blood of anyone contaminated with the disease. Do not share razors, nail files, toothbrushes or needles with anyone who has hepatitis. Be sure all children receive proper vaccinations before attending Kindergarten.

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Beneficial Dietary Supplements
Alpha-Lipoic Acid protects the liver.

Free-Form Amino Acid Complex supplies necessary protein to the liver.

Glutathione protects the liver.

Raw Liver Extract promotes liver function.

SAMe promotes the health of the liver.

Selenium protects against liver cancer.

Coenzyme Q10 enhances tissue oxygenation.

DMG improves cellular oxygen concentration.

Multivitamin Complex provides all necessary nutrients.

Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids is a powerful antiviral agent.

Artichoke increases liver function.

Burdock and Dandelion help cleanse the liver and bloodstream.

Olive Leaf Extract is a potent antifungal agent.

Turmeric is a potent anti-inflammatory.

REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D.

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