What are the early symptoms of hepatitis A and hepatitis B?
Oct 18, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Haiying
Introduction
In general, "Jia Gan" (Hepatitis A) refers to hepatitis A virus infection, while "Yi Gan" (Hepatitis B) refers to chronic hepatitis B virus infection. Early symptoms of both hepatitis A and chronic hepatitis B include nausea, aversion to greasy food, loss of appetite, liver area pain, and fever. If patients experience any discomfort, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention at a hospital to avoid delaying treatment.
In general, hepatitis A refers to hepatitis A viral infection, while hepatitis B refers to chronic hepatitis B viral infection. Early symptoms of both hepatitis A and chronic hepatitis B include nausea, aversion to oily foods, loss of appetite, liver area pain, and fever. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Nausea
Both hepatitis A and chronic hepatitis B can lead to abnormal liver function and impaired digestive function of the liver, resulting in gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. Under medical guidance, patients may use medications such as phenytoin sodium tablets or omeprazole enteric-coated capsules for treatment.
2. Aversion to oily foods
When the metabolic function of the liver is impaired in patients with hepatitis A or chronic hepatitis B, ingested food cannot be properly digested, often leading to symptoms such as aversion to greasy foods. Under medical guidance, patients may use medications such as Hepatitis Spirit injection (Hepatine) or Qianglining tablets for treatment.
3. Loss of appetite
Poor mental status in patients with hepatitis A or chronic hepatitis B can disrupt gastric acid secretion and regulatory functions, potentially causing neurogenic anorexia or refusal to eat. Under medical guidance, patients may use medications such as entecavir dispersible tablets or compound glycyrrhizin tablets for treatment.
4. Liver area pain
Hepatitis A and chronic hepatitis B are transmitted via routes such as mother-to-child transmission, sexual contact, and blood transmission. Without timely and effective treatment, liver damage may occur, leading to pain in the liver region. Under medical guidance, patients may use medications such as entecavir tablets or tenofovir alafenamide fumarate tablets for treatment.
5. Fever
Fever in patients with hepatitis A or chronic hepatitis B is caused by hepatocyte necrosis, impaired liver function, and reduced detoxification capacity of the liver. This leads to accumulation of toxic metabolic substances in the body that fail to be promptly eliminated, thereby stimulating the body's temperature regulation center and causing fever. Under medical guidance, patients may use medications such as acetaminophen tablets or ibuprofen sustained-release capsules for treatment.
If patients experience any discomfort, they should seek prompt medical attention at a hospital to avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment.
