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Causes and Symptoms of Hepatitis B

People who are experiencing the symptoms of HBV infection must visit a hepatologist as soon as possible and get the right diagnosis and treatment.

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Causes and Symptoms of Hepatitis B

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  1. Causes and Symptoms of Hepatitis B

  2. Introduction Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver. It is caused by the HBV or hepatitis B virus that damages liver cells and can lead to cirrhosis (scarring), liver failure, or cancer of the liver. People may have Hepatitis B and pass on the virus to others without realising that they have it. The upcoming slides will talk about the causes and symptoms of Hepatitis B.

  3. Symptoms Acute symptoms can be visible in 60 to 150 days after exposure to the HBV virus, and last from many weeks to 6 months. In case HBV causes symptoms at an early stage, these may include the following: • Joint pain • Fever • Fatigue • Loss of appetite • Nausea • Vomiting • Dark urine • Jaundice, or yellowing of the skin

  4. People who feel signs and symptoms of HBV must visit an experienced hepatologist for diagnosis and treatment. Those looking for a reputed specialist in Delhi can visit hepatologist GangaramHospital.

  5. Causes The major cause of this infection is the hepatitis B virus affecting the liver. HBV occurs in bodily fluids and blood and can be spread via vaginal fluids, semen, and blood. Having sex with an infected person and sharing needles increases the risk. Also, people can catch the virus when they visit a country where the infection is common.

  6. Conclusion People who are experiencing the symptoms of HBV infection must visit a hepatologist as soon as possible and get the right diagnosis and treatment.

  7. Contact US Address:- Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi-110060 Private OPD, Room No. F-92, 1st Floor Phone:011-25750000, 011-42254000 Mobile:- +91 9999507480 Email:- singlavikas1979@gmail.com

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