Viral hepatitis
Seriousहिंदी: क्रोनिक हेपेटाइटिस सी · தமிழ்: நாள்பட்ட ஹெபடைட்டிஸ் சி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ದೀರ್ಘಕಾಲದ ಹೆಪಟೈಟಿಸ್ ಸಿ · తెలుగు: దీర్ఘకాలిక హెపటైటిస్ సి · বাংলা: দীর্ঘস্থায়ী হেপাটাইটিস সি · मराठी: क्रॉनिक हिपॅटायटिस सी · ગુજરાતી: ક્રોનિક હેપેટાઇટિસ સી
About this condition
Viral hepatitis (Hepatitis A, B, C, E) is common in India due to contaminated water and food. The liver becomes inflamed causing yellowing of eyes and skin. Hepatitis A and E spread through contaminated water especially during monsoons, while B and C spread through blood and body fluids.
Common symptoms
yellow eyesyellow skindark urinefatigueloss of appetiteabdominal pain
🌦️ monsoon🌦️ post-monsoon
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When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Viral hepatitis?
yellow eyes, yellow skin, dark urine, fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal pain.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Viral hepatitis common in India?
Viral hepatitis is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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