Acute hepatitis refers to the invasion of the liver by a variety of pathogenic elements, which destroys the liver cells and impairs the function of the liver, which then causes a series of uncomfortable symptoms in the human body, and the course of these damages does not exceed half a year. These common astringents include viruses, bacteria, parasites, chemical poisons, drugs and poisons, alcohol, etc. In China, the most common acute hepatitis is acute viral hepatitis, especially acute hepatitis B. In foreign countries, alcoholic hepatitis is the majority.
According to the classification, it can be divided into: acute viral hepatitis (including A, B, C, D, E, a total of five pathogenic hepatitis viruses), alcoholic hepatitis, drug-induced hepatitis, infection toxic hepatitis, according to whether the patient has jaundice, it can be divided into: acute hepatitis can be divided into acute jaundice hepatitis and acute non-jaundice hepatitis.
Symptoms of acute hepatitis.
1.Gastrointestinal symptoms are significant.
Most patients will have loss of appetite, aversion to greasy food, accompanied by nausea and vomiting, and some patients will want to vomit when they smell or see greasy food, and experience bloating and discomfort, and may also have diarrhea.
2.Fatigue and weakness.
Many patients often experience fatigue and weakness because the liver damage affects the body's energy metabolism.
3.and yellowing of the sclera.
Some patients may experience symptoms of yellowing of the sclera because liver damage can affect bilirubin metabolism.
4.Pain in the liver area.
Some people with acute hepatitis may experience pain in the liver area, because damage to the liver causes the liver to enlarge and compress the surrounding tissues, causing pain.
How to prevent it?1. Pay attention to hygiene: You should pay attention to washing your hands frequently, especially after touching objects, food or body fluids that may be contaminated by hepatitis virus. Avoid sharing personal items such as razors, toothbrushes, etc.
2. Healthy eating: It is necessary to avoid eating raw foods and foods that may be at risk of infection, such as raw foods and undercooked seafood, meat and vegetables, and avoid buying or eating food in unclean environments.
3. Avoid drinking: After drinking, you need to rely on the liver for metabolism, and drinking alcohol will increase the risk of hepatitis, especially long-term and excessive drinking. It is best to limit the amount of alcohol you drink, and it is best to abstain from alcohol altogether.