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Similar to Hepatitis B and C, Hepatitis A also affects the liver,
causing inflammation. However, unlike Hepatitis B and C, Hepatitis A does not
become chronic and is instead an acute infection – meaning its onset is abrupt
and typically requires short-term care.
If you
are interested in learning more about Hepatitis B or C, read Dr. Ali Ghahary’s
articles titled ‘Information on Hepatitis B (HBV)’ and ‘Contracting Hepatitis C’, which can be found on Wordpress at http://alighahary.wordpress.com and
on Weebly at http://alighahary.weebly.com
Hepatitis A is contracted through feces, and is commonly found in
regions such as The Caribbean and South America. While outbreaks of Hepatitis A
are uncommon in Canada, they can still occur. These outbreaks are often the
result of having sexual contact with someone who is already infected with the
Hepatitis A virus, or by eating contaminated food that has been prepared by
someone with Hepatitis A who has not washed their hands prior. Eating raw or
undercooked seafood that has been in sewage-polluted water can also result in
the contraction of Hepatitis A.
While most individuals with Hepatitis A will develop symptoms, not
everyone does. Symptoms can occur as little as one-week from the initial
contact with the virus, or as long as 50 days later. Symptoms of Hepatitis A
include: Abdominal pain, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, low-grade fever, loss of
appetite, dark urine and jaundice. Typically, children who have been infected
with Hepatitis A will experience milder symptoms. However, the older you are,
the more severe your symptoms may be. Symptoms can last as little as 1 to 2
weeks or for several months. If you have pre-existing conditions such as
chronic liver disease, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C, you are at a higher risk of
developing complications from Hepatitis A.
The best way to avoid contracting Hepatitis A is to get vaccinated.
The vaccine is usually given in 2 doses 6 months apart, and it will protect you
from the virus for up to 20 years. Alternatively, a combined Hepatitis A and
Hepatitis B vaccine is also available and is something that Vancouver physicians like Dr.
Ali Ghahary recommend, especially for individuals who have not yet been
vaccinated.
As a sign of gratitude for how my husband was saved from hepatitis b, i decided to reach out to those still suffering from this.
ReplyDeleteMy husband was diagnosed of hepatitis b in 2013 and it was really tough and heartbreaking for me because he was my all and the symptoms were terrible, he always have Joint pain , and he always complain of Weakness of the body . we tried various therapies prescribed by our neurologist but none could cure him. I searched for a cure and i saw a testimony by someone who was cured and so many other with similar body problem, and he left the contact of the doctor who had the cure to hepatitis b. I never imagined hepatitis b has a natura cure not until i contacted him and he assured me my husband will be fine. I got the herbal medication he recommended and my husband used it and in one months he was fully okay even up till this moment he is so full of life. hepatitis b has a cure and it is a herbal cure contact the doctor for more info on drwilliams098765@gmail.com on how to get the medication. Thanks for reading my story