Treatment of Hepatitis A

The main steps suggested a diagnosis of hepatitis A is a blood test. An indication that you have hepatitis A is if your blood test showed a positive reaction to the antibodies produced by the immune system against the virus.

If positive for the disease, the doctor will check the condition of your heart through a blood test called an evaluation supporting liver function and ultrasound.

This disease has no specific treatment steps. Recovery depends only on the immune system eliminate the virus by itself. A hepatitis treatment step aimed at easing the symptoms experienced. Measures of treatment include:

- Get plenty of rest. People with hepatitis A will definitely experience fatigue, especially early in infection.

- Overcoming nausea and vomiting, for example by avoiding fatty foods and eating small portions. If these symptoms are not reduced, doctors usually recommend consumption Antiemetic drugs such as metoclopramide. The drug is available in tablets, capsules, powders, and by injection.

- Do not consume alcohol or drugs that affect the liver so that your liver can also rest. If there are certain drugs that you should use, discuss dosage or type of medication that is safe to the doctor.



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