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- m - n HepatitisHepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. It may be acute or chronic. If it is acute it is caused by one of three viruses: A,B or C. The symptoms of Acute Hepatitis are: jaundice (yellowing of the skin), fatigue, fever, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in the abdomen and liver tenderness. Hepatitis A - Infectious Hepatitis - is carried in food or water infected by faeces. Hepatitis B and C are carried in blood or body fluids, by transfusion, sharing needles, tatooing or sexual intercourse. Chronic Hepatitis can follow Acute Hepatitis, or may develop as a result of long-term alcohol consumption, in which case cirrhosis of the liver might be the result. Acute Hepatitis is generally treated by lifestyle changes: bed rest, plenty of fluids, and no meat, fat or alcohol. Chronic Hepatitis generally resists treatment. Tip: the herb, milk-thistle, is a staple ingredient in liver detox remedies, as it protects the liver from damage. Treatments: Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Hydrotherapy, Naturopathy, Nutritional Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine. You are recommended to seek advice of a qualified health practitioner. To find a qualified practitioner in your area look in the Practitioner Directory.
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