Hepatitis Treatment
What is Hepatitis?
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is swelling that happens when tissues of the body are injured or infected. It can damage your liver. This swelling and damage can affect how well your liver functions. Hepatology is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, care, and treatment of diseases and disorders relating to the liver, biliary tree, gall bladder, and pancreas. In today’s, most of the patients are looking for the best hepatologist or liver specialist. Dr. Vikrant Kale renowned gastroenterologist and hepatologist in PCMC Pune has more than 17 years of experience.
Types of Hepatitis Treated by Dr. Vikrant Kale:
We know that liver is important for removing toxins from the blood, storing vitamins, and producing hormones. Hepatitis directly impacts the function of the liver. Dr. Vikrant Kale identifies these types and gives suitable treatment on this that’s why he is the best hepatologist in Pune. Hepatitis mainly consists of 5 types i.e. Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and Hepatitis E.
- Hepatitis A: Hepatitis A is caused by an infection with the hepatitis A virus (HAV). This type of hepatitis is most commonly transmitted by consuming food or water contaminated by feces from a person infected with hepatitis A.
- Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B is transmitted through contact with infectious body fluids, such as blood, vaginal secretions, or semen, containing the hepatitis B virus (HBV).
- Hepatitis C: Hepatitis C comes from the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C is transmitted through direct contact with infected body fluids, typically through injection drug use and sexual contact.
- Hepatitis D: Also called delta hepatitis, hepatitis D is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV). HDV is contracted through direct contact with infected blood.
- Hepatitis E: Hepatitis E is a waterborne disease caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV). Hepatitis E is mainly found in areas with poor sanitation and typically results from ingesting fecal matter that contaminates the water supply.
Signs & Symptoms of hepatitis:
Each hepatitis has different signs & symptoms. if you have infected hepatitis then some common symptoms are:
- Fatigue
- Flu-like symptoms
- Dark urine
- Pale stool
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
- Unexplained weight loss
- Yellow skin and eyes, which may be signs of jaundice
If you have infectious forms of hepatitis that are chronic, like hepatitis B and C, you may not have symptoms in the beginning. Symptoms may not occur until the damage affects liver function
How is viral hepatitis spread?
Hepatitis A and hepatitis E usually spread through contact with food or water that was contaminated with an infected person’s stool. You can also get hepatitis E by eating undercooked pork, deer, or shellfish. Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and hepatitis D spread through contact with the blood of someone who has the disease. Hepatitis B and D may also spread through contact with other body fluids. This can happen in many ways, such as sharing drug needles or having unprotected sex.
Treatments of hepatitis in PCMC Pune:
Dr. Vikrant Kale at Kaizen Gastro Care Clinic provides the best treatment for various hepatitis diseases in Pimpri Chinchwad Pune. For more information about our comprehensive treatment options, or to request an appointment with the best hepatologist in Pune call 09763635252 / 07558423708 or Click on Book Appointment for online booking with your nearest hospital.
How to Book An Appointment:
Dr. Vikrant Kale at Kaizen Gastro Care Clinic provides the best hepatitis diseases treatment in Pimpri Chinchwad Pune. For more information about our comprehensive treatment options, or to request an appointment with the best Gastroenterologist in Pune call 09763635252 / 07558423708 or Click on Book Appointment for online booking with your nearest hospital.
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About Dr. Vikrant Kale
Dr. Vikrant Kale is the best gastroenterologist in PCMC Pune and trained in Gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy in UK & Ireland.
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