Symptoms of Hepatitis B
- 5 months ago
cute Hepatitis B:
May not have any symptoms, especially in children. This is a common scenario, making early diagnosis more challenging.
If symptoms appear, they usually occur 2-6 months after exposure and can include:
Fever: A common symptom, often indicating the body's immune response to the virus.
Fatigue: Feeling unusually tired and lacking energy is a frequent complaint.
Loss of appetite: Reduced desire or ability to eat, leading to weight loss in some cases.
Nausea and vomiting: Upset stomach and throwing up can be distressing symptoms.
Abdominal pain: Discomfort or pain in the upper right abdomen, near the liver, is a characteristic sign.
Dark urine: Urine appears darker than usual due to increased bilirubin levels from liver inflammation.
Clay-colored stools: Stool appears pale or light-colored due to reduced bile production by the affected liver.
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes): A late symptom indicating significant liver damage, caused by buildup of bilirubin, which gives the skin and eyes a yellowish tinge.
Chronic Hepatitis B:
Often has no symptoms in the early stages. The absence of noticeable symptoms can allow the disease to progress undetected for years.
Over time, however, it can lead to serious complications, including:
Cirrhosis (liver scarring): Advanced stage of liver damage with progressive loss of function.
Liver cancer: Increased risk of developing liver cancer due to chronic inflammation and scarring.
Liver failure: Life-threatening condition where the liver can no longer function properly.
May not have any symptoms, especially in children. This is a common scenario, making early diagnosis more challenging.
If symptoms appear, they usually occur 2-6 months after exposure and can include:
Fever: A common symptom, often indicating the body's immune response to the virus.
Fatigue: Feeling unusually tired and lacking energy is a frequent complaint.
Loss of appetite: Reduced desire or ability to eat, leading to weight loss in some cases.
Nausea and vomiting: Upset stomach and throwing up can be distressing symptoms.
Abdominal pain: Discomfort or pain in the upper right abdomen, near the liver, is a characteristic sign.
Dark urine: Urine appears darker than usual due to increased bilirubin levels from liver inflammation.
Clay-colored stools: Stool appears pale or light-colored due to reduced bile production by the affected liver.
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes): A late symptom indicating significant liver damage, caused by buildup of bilirubin, which gives the skin and eyes a yellowish tinge.
Chronic Hepatitis B:
Often has no symptoms in the early stages. The absence of noticeable symptoms can allow the disease to progress undetected for years.
Over time, however, it can lead to serious complications, including:
Cirrhosis (liver scarring): Advanced stage of liver damage with progressive loss of function.
Liver cancer: Increased risk of developing liver cancer due to chronic inflammation and scarring.
Liver failure: Life-threatening condition where the liver can no longer function properly.