Related Conditions and Symptoms

• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C

Hepatitis A Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... Some people may have hepatitis A and never develop signs or symptoms. Young children, especially, tend to have mild cases, but symptoms in older children and adults are likely to be more severe. In ge...

Causes
... Your liver is located on the right side of your abdomen, just beneath your lower ribs. It performs more than 500 functions, including processing most of the nutrients absorbed from your intestines, re...

Hepatitis A Prevention

Prevention
... Hepatitis A is highly contagious. Preventing the spread of the virus involves protecting both yourself and others from infection. Protecting yourself The following measures can help protect you from H...

Hepatitis A Treatment

Complications
... In most cases of hepatitis A, the liver heals completely in a month or two with no lasting damage. Furthermore, the virus doesn''t remain in your body once you''ve recovered. Older adults and people w...

Treatment
... No specific treatment exists for hepatitis A. Instead, the main focus is on making sure you get adequate nutrition and avoid any permanent liver damage. If you''re nauseated, eating small snacks throu...

Hepatitis A Other

Overview
... Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Although not usually as serious as other types of viral hepatitis, hepatitis A causes inflammation that affect...

Digestive Diseases Dictionary
... This dictionary defines words that are often used when talking or writing about digestive diseases. It is designed for people who have digestive diseases and their families and friends. The words are ...