19/08/2024
Today's health topic
HEPATITIS
What is Hepatitis
Hepatitis is infection or disease of the liver.
*causes* virus,bacteria, drugs, toxic substances, alcohol, autoimmune diseases,etc.
*Types*
Hepatitis A,B,C,D, and E.
*Mode of transmission*
from infected to uninfected person:are ~blood transfusion ~unprotected s*x ~exchange of blood fluid
~sharing of sharps objects( needles, blades,scissors etc)
~consumption of infected foods and water, etc
*Signs and symptoms*
~pale(clay)stool
~dark(cola) urine
~loss of appetite
~loss of weight ~weakness
~abdominal pain ~yellow skin and eyes
~nausea and vomiting etc.
*Treatment*
~use of prescribed drugs
~ life style modification( eg avoid alcohol,and consumption toxic substances)
*Preventive measures*
~Get screened( tested) ~immunization of kids and adult
~avoid toxic substances
~drink safe water, eat safe food( ensure hygiene while handling foods and water) ~avoid alcohol
~stop sharing sharp objects
~get open wounds treated or covered ~stop taking drugs unnecessarily
~stick to one s*xual partner
~screening of blood before transfusion ~ensure a newborn from an infected mother gets hepatitis immunoglobulin
~ and so many others
*Complications*
~Liver cirrhosis(scarring of the liver)
~liver failure and complications from other related organs.
*Note* Hepatitis is a broad topic, I just gave an overview is very important, take care of your health.
* Blessed Ekeson cares
