Many associate liver diseases with alcohol, but that’s just one cause. Water and food are common carriers of the Hepatitis virus that affects the liver.

Hepatitis A – It is the most harmless virus of the lot. Contamination of food and water are the prime reasons for the infection. The best way to prevent it is to be careful of what you eat. Avoid unpacked or unsealed food or drinks.
Symptoms of Hepatitis A are typically inflamed liver, no appetite, jaundice, nausea, vomiting and fever.

Hepatitis B – This virus can go undetected for decades before irreversible liver damage has been done. It is usually infected through blood, saliva, unprotected sex and from the mother to the foetus. Cuts are very frequent during shaving, so it is advisable not to share the razor because the blood may dry, but the virus can live for a week.
Symptoms of Hepatitis B are typically frequent stomach pain, skin rashes and dark urine.

Hepatitis C – It can go undetected for up to 20 years. It has yet to be proved that it can be passed through sexual contact, but blood-to-blood infection is the general route. Tattooing with unsterilized needles is a definite route of transmitting Hepatitis B and C. If sterilized equipment is not used, the virus may spread.
Symptoms of Hepatitis C are typically poor appetite, jaundice, nausea, disturbed sleep and depression.

Hepatitis D – Those who have been infected by Hepatitis B can also be infected with Hepatitis D.
Symptoms of Hepatitis D are typically fatigue, vomiting, slow fever, dark urine and light stool.

Hepatitis E – It can be transmitted through oral route.
Symptoms of Hepatitis E are typically jaundice, appetite and weight loss, nausea, enlarged and tender liver.

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