Liver Hepatitis

Types of Hepatitis

There are five main classifications: A, B, C, D, and E. Different viruses cause each type of viral hepatitis. By identifying them, you can get treatment for hepatitis.

1. Hepatitis A:

   Hepatitis A is the most common foodborne disease that spreads through polluted water and unwashed food items, and the disease is most commonly seen in children. Still, it is less likely to cause liver damage, is usually short-lived and resolves completely within six months with proper hepatitis treatment.

2. Hepatitis B:

   It is spread by contact with infected blood, injections or bodily fluids, and the disease can be passed from a mother to her child. It is a very severe condition that can lead to liver damage, liver cancer and liver cirrhosis if left untreated for many years.

3. Hepatitis C:

   Hepatitis C is only spread through infected blood or from mother to newborn during childbirth and is usually caused by excessive use of medications that can be toxic to the liver and cause chronic hepatitis (drug-induced hepatitis). That is why you are advised to take medicines only on your doctor's advice.

4. Hepatitis D:

   It is a viral infection that causes inflammation in the liver. Inflammation occurs when body tissues become injured or infected. Inflammation can cause damage to organs. The hepatitis D virus attacks normal cells in the body, causing an infection that can spread from one person to another.

5. Hepatitis E:

   Hepatitis E is spread by the fecal-oral route and causes inflammation of the liver. It is not usually fatal, although it is more severe in women during pregnancy and can cause fetal complications.

Home Remedies For Liver Hepatitis

To make your liver healthy and disease-free, you can eliminate liver-related problems by making some changes in your life, for which you can use the home remedies for hepatitis given below.

• Pomegranates tea

  Pomegranate tea, rich in potassium, calcium, and vitamin C, is well-known as a superfood for liver detoxification. It also possesses potent antioxidants. Additionally, the peel, leaves, and petals of pomegranates are calming to our livers. Pomegranate peel can be boiled in two cups of water until it reduces by half, then sipped like tea at night.

• Fibre-rich food

  Fibrous foods, which include fruits and vegetables such as apples, bananas, oranges, pears, and berries, as well as veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage, enhance liver functions and rid our bodies of fatty pollutants. Fibre promotes healthy digestion by attaching itself to bile found in the large intestine.

• Radish

  Radishes are high in sulfur-based compounds and diastase, promoting bile flow and digestion, especially of starches. To improve digestion and aid cleansing, mix equal amounts of cucumber, radish and carrot juice and drink it twice a day.

• Avoid sugar

  Carbohydrates found in the diet, such as fructose, maltose, and sucrose, cause fat to be stored in our liver. Added sugars often added to foods include cane sugar, honey, molasses, syrups, fruit juice concentrates, high fructose corn syrup, and corn sweeteners. These cause liver damage.

• Lose excess weight

  Reducing body weight can alleviate symptoms such as inflammation, fibrosis, and scarring while also reducing the accumulation of fat in the liver. Before beginning any weight-loss regimen, consult your doctor or get a medical consultation to choose the best type of weight-loss strategy.