What is the most common way to get hepatitis?
It spreads through infected blood. In the U.S., sharing needles or other items used to inject drugs is the most common cause of infection. Getting a tattoo or body piercing with an infected needle is another means of exposure.
How do you cope with hepatitis?
Eat a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. Take care of your liver. Don’t drink alcohol or take prescription or over-the-counter drugs without consulting your doctor. Get tested for hepatitis A and C.
How easy is it to get hepatitis?
Hepatitis A can be spread from close, personal contact with an infected person, such as through certain types of sexual contact (like oral-anal sex), caring for someone who is ill, or using drugs with others. Hepatitis A is very contagious, and people can even spread the virus before they feel sick.
Which hepatitis is worse A or C?
Because there is no vaccination available against hepatitis C, hepatitis C is often considered the worst hepatitis. Hepatitis A is not a chronic infection, whereas hepatitis B and C can and do cause chronic infections.
What is the fastest way to cure hepatitis A?
No specific treatment exists for hepatitis A. Your body will clear the hepatitis A virus on its own. In most cases of hepatitis A, the liver heals within six months with no lasting damage.
Does hepatitis make you smell?
Jaundice. Tarry or bloody stools. Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, causing swelling and distention (ascites) A distinctive “sweet-musty” to “rotten egg” breath odor.
What hepatitis is not curable?
How to prevent hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by a virus (called the hepatitis B virus, or HBV). It can be serious and there’s no cure, but the good news is it’s easy to prevent.
Does hepatitis A Go Away?
The infection will go away on its own, usually within a few weeks or months. In rare cases, HAV can cause liver failure. If that happens, the person will need a liver transplant.
Can you have hep C for 40 years and not know it?
When you have hepatitis C, it’s possible to go for years without knowing you’re infected. If you feel fine, does that mean you don’t need to treat the infection? It’s important to understand how the virus works. After you’re infected, chronic hepatitis C may silently hurt your body.