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1. www.nhs.uk › conditions › hepatitisHepatitis - NHS

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   Hepatitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the liver. It's usually the result of a viral infection or liver damage caused by drinking alcohol. There are several different types of hepatitis.

   • Hepatitis C

     Hepatitis C is a virus that can infect the liver. If left...

   • Hepatitis B

     Hepatitis B is a liver infection that is spread through...

   • Symptoms

     Many people with hepatitis C don't have any symptoms and are...

   • Treatment

     Hepatitis C can often be treated successfully by taking...

   • Cirrhosis

     There is no vaccine for hepatitis C at the moment. Aim for a...

   • Liver Cancer

     Find out about liver cancer, including the symptoms, causes,...

2. www.nhs.uk › conditions › liver-diseaseLiver disease - NHS

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   Some types of liver disease (such as certain types of hepatitis) may need to be treated with medicine. If you have severe liver damage and scarring (cirrhosis), you may need a liver transplant. How to prevent liver disease

3. britishlivertrust.org.uk › viralhepatitisViral Hepatitis - British Liver Trust

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   Hepatitis B and C are the leading forms of viral hepatitis in the UK, Download and share our infographic to raise awareness of the causes and risk factors to help us find more people at risk so they can get tested.

4. britishlivertrust.org.uk › hepatitisWhat is hepatitis? (inflammation of your liver)

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   Hepatitis is the medical name for inflammation of your liver. Hepatitis is an early stage in most types of liver disease. It has lots of causes, not just viral hepatitis such as hepatitis B and C. Inflammation is often caused by a build-up of fat in your liver. On this page:

5. www.bmj.com › content › 380Diagnosis and management of autoimmune hepatitis | The BMJ

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   Autoimmune hepatitis is an inflammatory disease of the liver of unknown cause that may progress to liver cirrhosis and end stage liver failure if diagnosis is overlooked and treatment delayed. The clinical presentation is often that of acute hepatitis, sometimes very severe; less frequently, it can be insidious or completely asymptomatic.

6. www.webmd.com › hepatitis › digestive-diseases-hepatitisTypes of Hepatitis: A, B, and C - WebMD

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   Feb 25, 2024 · What Is Viral Hepatitis? Viral hepatitis is an inflammation of your liver that's caused by a virus. There are five types, but the most common ones in the U.S. are hepatitis A,...

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   What is viral hepatitis?

   • Viral hepatitis is an inflammation of your liver that's caused by a virus. There are five types, but the most common ones in the U.S. are hepatitis A, B, and C. All of them affect your liver. Some of the symptoms are similar, but they have different treatments. Hepatitis A.

   Types of Viral Hepatitis: Hepatitis A, B, C - WebMD

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   What does hepatitis mean in medical terms?

   • Hepatitis is the medical name for inflammation of your liver. Hepatitis is an early stage in most types of liver disease. It has lots of causes, not just viral hepatitis such as hepatitis B and C. Inflammation is often caused by a build-up of fat in your liver. What causes hepatitis? What happens if I have hepatitis? Can I stop hepatitis?

   What is hepatitis? (inflammation of your liver)

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   Does hepatitis cause fibrosis?

   • Your liver can carry on working even if you have hepatitis. Depending on your condition, you might not have any symptoms. Or they might be very mild. But over time the constant inflammation and repair becomes a dangerous cycle. If it is not stopped it can lead to the next stage of liver disease, called fibrosis (scarring).

   What is hepatitis? (inflammation of your liver)

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   What is autoimmune hepatitis?

   • Autoimmune hepatitis is an inflammatory disease of the liver of unknown cause that may progress to liver cirrhosis and end stage liver failure if diagnosis is overlooked and treatment delayed. The clinical presentation is often that of acute hepatitis, sometimes very severe; less frequently, it can be insidious or completely asymptomatic.

   Diagnosis and management of autoimmune hepatitis - The BMJ

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   What are the different types of hepatitis?

   • There are several different types of hepatitis. Some types will pass without any serious problems, while others can be long-lasting (chronic) and cause scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), loss of liver function and, in some cases, liver cancer. Short-term (acute) hepatitis often has no noticeable symptoms, so you may not realise you have it.

   Hepatitis - NHS

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   What is alcoholic hepatitis?

   • Alcoholic hepatitis is a type of hepatitis caused by drinking excessive amounts of alcohol over many years. The condition is common in the UK and many people do not realise they have it. This is because it does not usually cause any symptoms, although it can cause sudden jaundice and liver failure in some people.

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8. www.healthline.com › health › hepatitis-a-vs-b-vs-cHepatitis A, B, and C: What to Know About Each Type - Healthline

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   Feb 18, 2021 · Hepatitis is a condition that occurs when your liver becomes inflamed. There are several things that can cause hepatitis, including viral infections, autoimmune conditions, and heavy...