10 Typical Symptoms Of Hepatitis A Infection

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10 Typical Symptoms of Hepatitis A Infection
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What is Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is just one of the viruses that cause
inflammation of the liver. However, unlike
Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C, it is not as
dangerous. People frequently contract Hepatitis
A after being exposed to contaminated water or
food or coming into close contact with an
individual who is infected with the virus.
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Symptoms of Hepatitis A

• Once Hepatitis A is acquired, the symptoms do not
  appear immediately. Most individuals develop
  symptoms after 2-3 weeks. The symptoms may
  include the following
• Fatigue
• Nausea and vomiting
• Pain or discomfort
• Clay or pale colored stools
• Loss of appetite
• Low fever
• Discoloration of urine
• Mild joint pain
• Discoloration of skin and eyes
• Itching sensation

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Symptoms of Hepatitis A

• Symptom 1 Fatigue
• Fatigue may vary from mild to moderate and is
  often worse during the day. Most people have
  little desire to perform any physical activity
  because of the constant fatigue.

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Symptoms of Hepatitis A
Symptom 2 Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting may occur after a meal but is
not severe. Most people develop a sensation of
nausea when trying to eat.
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Symptoms of Hepatitis A
Symptom 3  Pain or Discomfort
Generalized vague pain or discomfort just
underneath the right ribs is common and is often
the fundamental feature of the infection. The
pain is constant and varies in intensity from
mild to moderate. Sometimes just pushing on the
right side of the upper abdomen may elicit pain.
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Symptoms of Hepatitis A
Symptom 4  Clay or Pale Colored Stools
Some people with moderate to severe Hepatitis A
infection will develop clay or pale colored
stools. This development is because of alteration
in the functioning of the liver.
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Symptoms of Hepatitis A
Symptom 5 Loss of Appetite
Loss of appetite is a common symptom in most
people with Hepatitis A infection. Even the sight
of food may bring waves of nausea. Mild weight
loss may occur over a period of 2-4 weeks. People
affected usually regain back this weight once the
infection subsides.
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Symptoms of Hepatitis A
Symptom 6  Low Fever
A low-grade fever is a typical presentation after
Hepatitis A infection. The slightly higher
temperature is continuous and often associated
with general malaise. The fever does subside with
Tylenol.
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Symptoms of Hepatitis A
Symptom 7  Discoloration of Urine
A low-grade fever is a typical presentation after
Hepatitis A infection. The slightly higher
temperature is continuous and often associated
with general malaise. The fever does subside with
Tylenol.
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Symptoms of Hepatitis A
Symptom 8  Mild Joint Pain
Some people with Hepatitis A infection will also
develop vague joint pain. The pain is limited to
the larger joints of the spine, hips, knees, and
shoulder. The pain is mild to moderate and may
require non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents.
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Symptoms of Hepatitis A
Symptom 9  Discoloration of Skin and Eyes
If Hepatitis A infection is severe, it may also
present with yellow skin and eyes. The yellow
discoloration, known as jaundice, is most common
in the eyes.
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Symptoms of Hepatitis A
Symptom 10 Itching Sensation
If Hepatitis A infection is severe, it may also
present with yellow skin and eyes. The yellow
discoloration, known as jaundice, is most common
in the eyes.
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Symptoms of Hepatitis A
Do the Hepatitis A Symptoms Appear Immediately?
Once Hepatitis A is acquired, the symptoms start
to appear after 2-3 weeks. In some cases, the
infection will last several weeks, but in other
severe cases, the infection may last several
months. In general, individuals with symptoms of
Hepatitis A may need to see their healthcare
provider to make sure that no permanent damage to
the liver is occurring.
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How Is Hepatitis A Diagnosed?
Hepatitis A can be diagnosed through a blood
test. Today, there are sensitive tests that can
rapidly identify specific antibodies within 24
hours. There is no need for x-rays or other fancy
tests.
It is important to note that not everyone with
Hepatitis A infection will develop symptoms. At
least 20-40 of individuals will not have any
symptoms and may not even know they have acquired
the virus.
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