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Overview

Hepatitis B is a liver disorder caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is an infection that may eventually lead to liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis. The disease can be prevented using a vaccine which also prevents the infection from spreading.

Symptoms

Symptoms of hepatitis B, whether it be mild or severe, mostly appear after four months of getting infected: Fever Pain in the abdomen Loss of appetite Pain in the joints Dark urine Weakness and fatigue Vomiting and nausea Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyesDFDAFF


Causes

Hepatitis B virus(HBV) causes hepatitis B infection. This virus gets passed on from one person to other through semen, blood or body fluids. Some ways by which HBV gets passed on are: Sharing needles and syringes with a person whose blood was infected with HBV. Sexual contact with a person who has hepatitis B. Mother to child during pregnancy.


Diagnosis

In case ythe doctor doubts that you have hepatitis B, they will examine you properly and most likely prescribe blood tests. Blood tests help in diagnosing whether you have the virus in your body or not. Blood tests Liver biopsy


Treatments

Immediately get an appointment with ythe doctor and ask them for the vaccination of hepatitis B if you have any doubt that you have been exposed to HBV, because getting a vaccination within 12 hours of coming in contact with the HBV virus might help you in protecting yourself from getting diagnosed with hepatitis B. Treatment for acute hepatitis B In this type of hepatitis B the doctor suggests rest and a nutritious diet because this type is short-lived and gets cured with time. Treatment for chronic hepatitis B For this type of hepatitis B the treatment’s main objective is to protect your liver and stop the infection from spreading to others. This treatment includes: Antiviral medications Liver transplant Interferon alfa-2b


Prevention

The disease can be prevented by the following means: Get vaccinated before travelling Use protection when ever you have sex Take precautionary steps while tattooing and body piercing Find out the HBV status of your sexual partner Stop using illicit drugs


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