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Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is swelling that happens when tissues of the body are injured or infected. It can damage your liver. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/hepatitis.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Acute%20hepatitis%20E; Guideline: WHO hepatitis E fact sheet, EASL 2018 hepatitis E guideline
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is swelling that happens when tissues of the body are injured or infected. It can damage your liver.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Findings that point to it: jaundice.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Tests used to confirm: supportive care; urgent review in pregnancy (risk of liver failure).
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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WHO hepatitis E fact sheet, EASL 2018 hepatitis E guideline
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
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