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Viral Hepatitis - Hepatitis

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

Symptoms partly depend on the type of hepatitis and the degree of inflammation and infection. In many cases, no symptoms are present. Signs and symptoms may include:

jaundice, or yellowing of the skin

darkened urine

nausea

loss of appetite

vomiting

diarrhea

light-colored stools

abdominal pain in the upper right part of the stomach

malaise, or a general feeling of illness

fatigue

hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar

mild low grade fever

muscle aches and pains

In a rare but severe form of hepatitis called acute fulminant hepatitis, symptoms are associated with signs of liver failure, including:

an enlarged and tender liver

enlarged spleen

susceptibility to bleeding

encephalopathy, which is a disorder that affects how the brain functions

changes in mental status and level of consciousness

ascites, which is an accumulation of fluid inside the abdomen

edema, or swelling under the skin

aplastic anemia, a condition in which the bone marrow cannot make blood cells

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