Hepatitis A: Hepatitis A cases are increasing rapidly in Kerala. In this disease the liver gets damaged. So far 12 people have died due to this in the state. Due to which concern is increasing from the state government to the health department. More cases are being reported in Malappuram, Ernakulam, Kozhikode and Thrissur. Till now, about 2000 people have fallen prey to this disease. Let us know how dangerous a disease Hepatitis A is and what should be done to avoid it…
what is hepatitis a
According to health experts, hepatitis A disease occurs due to drinking bad water and eating contaminated food. In most cases, patients recover but some cases can become serious. Due to this, liver infection can occur. Due to this, some patients become victims of jaundice. If not treated on time, the liver gets damaged. Due to this, liver failure can also occur. In which liver transplant is required, otherwise there is a risk of death.
Reason for spreading hepatitis A
Experts say that Hepatitis A is an infection that spreads from one person to another. Once its cases are detected in one area, it starts spreading rapidly. The risk of hepatitis A is highest due to physical contact with an infected person. Apart from this, there is a possibility of the child contracting this disease due to transfusion of infected blood and a woman suffering from hepatitis. People who drink excessive alcohol or suffer from fatty liver are at the highest risk of hepatitis.
What are the symptoms of hepatitis A?
fatigue, weakness
nausea and vomiting
stomach pain or discomfort
loss of appetite, fever
Joint pain
dark urine
having brown stools
develop jaundice
severe itching
Hepatitis A treatment
Health experts say that a vaccine is available to prevent hepatitis. If symptoms appear, you should immediately talk to a doctor. Its vaccine or immunoglobulin antibody should be injected within two weeks of coming in contact with this virus. A doctor should be consulted even after coming in contact with an infected person, whether symptoms are visible or not. Hepatitis can be easily avoided by identifying it in time.
Keep these things in mind in hepatitis A
wash hands frequently
avoid eating outside food
Drink only clean water. It is considered correct to drink boiled water
After using the toilet outside, clean hands thoroughly with soap.
In case of problems like vomiting and diarrhea, go to the doctor.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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