What are the symptoms of jaundice hepatitis?

Jul 10, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Lately, I've been experiencing frequent nausea and diarrhea, along with very dark-colored urine. Could this mean I have a disease, such as jaundice or hepatitis? Doctor, what are the symptoms of jaundice and hepatitis?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The symptoms of jaundice hepatitis are mainly manifested in the following aspects: 1. **Jaundice manifestations**: Jaundice is a prominent feature of jaundice hepatitis, characterized by yellowing of the sclera and skin, and darkened urine color, which gradually changes from light yellow to dark tea-like or soybean oil-like color. This results from the destruction of hepatocytes caused by hepatitis virus, which affects bilirubin metabolism. 2. **Gastrointestinal symptoms**: Patients often experience poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, aversion to greasy foods, abdominal distension, and diarrhea, among other symptoms of indigestion. These occur due to impaired liver function and insufficient bile secretion, which affect food digestion and absorption. 3. **Systemic symptoms**: Patients with jaundice hepatitis may also experience fever, mental depression, fatigue, and pain in the liver area. Fever is usually caused by hepatocyte necrosis and liver dysfunction, while pain in the liver area results from liver enlargement due to hepatitis virus infection, which stretches the liver capsule and surrounding ligaments. The symptoms of jaundice hepatitis are complex and varied. Once related symptoms are detected, timely medical examination is necessary for early diagnosis and treatment.