The Symptoms Of Hepatitis B. The symptoms of hepatitis B is often not directly felt and there is even an entirely does not appear during the sufferer's immune system to fight the virus. That's why many people are not aware that he has been infected. The transmission can still occur as long as the virus remains in the body of the sufferer.
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The Symptoms Of Hepatitis B |
If there are any symptoms, hepatitis B incubation period ranges from 1 to 5 months since going on exposure to the virus. Incubation time is the distance between the entry of the virus into the body until the appearance of symptoms. These symptoms will usually disappear within 30 to 90 days.
The symptoms of hepatitis B among other things:
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Weight loss.
- Flu-like symptoms such as fatigue, pain in the body, headaches, and high fever (about 38 degrees C or more).
- Abdominal pain.
- Limp and exhausted.
- Jaundice (the skin and the whites of the eyes are yellow).
The causes of the emergence of jaundice is bilirubin (a waste compound results in red blood cells) which can not be removed by the liver are damaged. These compound scan also change the color of the urine to become concentrated and yellow color of stool becomes pale.
Hepatitis B Long-term (Chronic)
Chronic hepatitis B occurs when the virus live in the body for more than six months.The symptoms tend to be lighter and not constant. Most people with this disease do not experience significant symptoms.
But sufferers should remain cautious due to chronic hepatitis B sufferers, especially those that are not undergoing treatment, can experience serious complications. For example, cirrhosis or liver inflammation.
Consulting Physician
If any unusual symptoms that lasted for days or do you feel have been exposed to the hepatitis B virus, check with your doctor.
Hepatitis B infection can be prevented by treatment. But keep in mind that this treatment is only effective if done within 48 hours after the exposure occurred.However, this process is also sometimes can be effective for up to one week.
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