New Delhi: Every year, July 28 is celebrated as World Hepatitis Day all over the world. World Hepatitis Day is celebrated to make people aware of this disease. Hepatitis is a dangerous disease in which the liver is affected. Liver is one of the important organs of our body, which helps to clean the blood and digest food.

What is hepatitis?

It is a dangerous disease associated with the liver, which causes infection in the liver. Due to this, the liver becomes swollen and the liver gradually stops working. Millions of people die every year due to hepatitis. In such a situation, people can be saved with awareness and vaccine.

Types of Hepatitis

Hepatitis is a disease caused by different viruses. This includes hepatitis A, B, C, D, E. However, hepatitis A and B are considered to be the most dangerous.

Causes of Hepatitis

1-There are many causes of hepatitis, the most important of which is contaminated food and drinking contaminated water.

2- In addition, there is also a risk from transfusion of infected blood and exposure to other fluids.

3- If you have the blood of an infected person inside you or the same injection has been used, there may be a danger.

4- Many times the site effect of certain drugs also increases the risk.

5- Drinking too much alcohol affects the liver which increases the risk of hepatitis.

Symptoms of hepatitis

Vomiting and nausea

Feeling tired

Yellowing of skin color

Yellowing in the eyes

Feeling less hungry

Abdominal pain and swelling

Dizziness and headaches

Yellowing of the urine colour

Rapid weight loss

Having a fever for a long time

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