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Acute Hepatitis E: Everything you need to know about the condition

About

Acute Hepatitis E is a short-term virus that causes the liver to be inflamed.

According to the World Health Organization, every year, there are an estimated 20 million HEV infections worldwide, which leads to an estimated 3.3 million symptomatic cases of Hepatitis E.

Can’t be cured, but treatment can help
Requires medical testing
Spreads through contaminated food and water

Acute Hepatitis E is caused by consuming human fecal matter, which is most commonly spread through contaminated water and food.

Ages affected - All ages are susceptible

Symptoms

It’s possible that none of the symptoms manifest and even when you do experience the symptoms, they can range from mild to severe.

People may experience:
Mild fever
Fatigue
Low appetite
Vomiting
Belly pain and cramping
Dark urine
Light-colored stools
Skin rash or itching

Treatment

Acute Hepatitis E is a short-term condition that usually goes away on its own within 6 weeks. If your symptoms are severe or worse, it’s important to see your doctor for testing. He or she may give you a stool or blood test. Depending on the severity of the condition, the treatment will vary.

Self Care:

Get lots of rest
Eat healthy foods
Drink plenty of water and fluids daily
Avoid alcohol

Medications: Your doctor may recommend medication, but this is rare.

Specialist:
It is recommended to get in touch with a doctor in case the symptoms worsen.
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