Hepatitis


Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver. There are different types of hepatitis, including a form, which is caused by the immune system attacking the body. This form of hepatitis is known as "autoimmune hepatitis".

The symptoms of hepatitis include:

Fatigue
Pains in your abdomen
Joint aches
Yellow tinge to your skin and whites of your eyes
Scarring to you liver

If you have any of these symptoms, then you should see your doctor immediately.

Other forms (nonautoimmune) of hepatitis can be contracted through water contamination and exchange of bodily fluids, including blood, during unprotected sex. Talk to your pharmacist today or more information on hepatitis and safe sex.