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What are the causes of chronic hepatitis?

Sep 30, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Gao Jun
Introduction
In general, chronic hepatitis may be caused by long-term excessive alcohol consumption, malnutrition, exposure to chemical toxins, viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and other factors. If you experience any discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. In daily life, it is important to avoid alcohol, maintain a balanced diet to ensure adequate nutrition, stay away from environments with chemical toxins, and maintain a healthy body weight to prevent chronic hepatitis.

In general, chronic hepatitis may be caused by long-term alcohol abuse, malnutrition, exposure to chemical toxins, viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and other factors. If discomfort occurs, timely medical consultation is recommended. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Long-term Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol and its metabolite acetaldehyde can directly exert toxic effects on liver cells, causing fatty degeneration, necrosis, and regeneration of hepatocytes. Prolonged exposure leads to the development of chronic hepatitis. It is important in daily life to abstain from alcohol and consume foods rich in vitamin C, which may help reduce oxidative liver damage caused by alcohol.

2. Malnutrition

Chronic malnutrition, especially deficiencies in proteins, vitamins, and other essential nutrients, can impair normal liver metabolism and function, leading to hepatocyte injury and chronic hepatitis. Adjusting dietary patterns to ensure adequate nutritional intake is necessary.

3. Exposure to Chemical Toxins

Contact with chemical toxins such as carbon tetrachloride, arsenic, and mercury may damage liver cells during hepatic metabolism, triggering chronic hepatitis. It is important to avoid exposure to such substances and maintain healthy lifestyle habits.

4. Viral Hepatitis

After entering the body, hepatitis viruses replicate within liver cells and cause hepatocyte damage, resulting in inflammatory responses. Because these viruses are difficult to eliminate completely, they often progress to chronic hepatitis, possibly accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue and decreased appetite. Under medical guidance, patients may use medications such as entecavir dispersible tablets, compound glycyrrhizin tablets, and bicyclol tablets for treatment.

5. Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Long-term consumption of high-fat and greasy foods may lead to insulin resistance, which in turn causes abnormal lipid accumulation in liver cells, resulting in hepatic steatosis and eventually chronic hepatitis. This condition may also be associated with symptoms such as obesity. Under a doctor’s advice, medications such as vitamin E soft capsules, simvastatin tablets, and ursodeoxycholic acid capsules may be used for treatment.

To prevent chronic hepatitis, it is important to avoid alcohol, maintain a balanced diet to ensure adequate nutrition, avoid environments with chemical toxins, and maintain a healthy body weight.

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