Chronic Hepatitis Quiz
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Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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What is Chronic Hepatitis?
Inflammation of the liver and/or liver enzyme abnormalities that lasts for more than six months. Consequences of chronic hepatitis may include scarring or cirrhosis and its complications, liver failure, liver cancer, or bleeding disorders. It is often caused by viruses like hepatitis B and C. Other causes include chronic alcohol use, fatty liver disease, and autoimmune diseases (body's immune system attacking itself).
Typical Symptoms of Chronic Hepatitis
History of liver problems
Taking medication for high cholesterol
Joint pain even when resting
Skin or eyes turning yellow
Swelling of any body part
Joint pain
Problems with liver function on the latest blood test
Stomach feels bloated
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Chronic Hepatitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Have you ever been diagnosed with liver problems?
Are you taking cholesterol-lowering medications?
Do you have joint pain at rest?
Are your eyes or skin turning yellow?
Do you have any swelling in your body?
Treatmentof Chronic Hepatitis
Treatment depends on the cause of hepatitis. Some causes are treated with antiviral medicines, while others require immune-suppressing medications. Regular medical follow-up is advised to monitor.
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American College of Gastroenterology
https://gi.org/topics/viral-hepatitis/
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Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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