Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by drugs, medications, excessive alcohol use, an autoimmune disorder, or a virus. Hepatitis may be acute or chronic and may spread from person to person, depending on the type of hepatitis you have. There are different types of hepatitis – let’s look at what they are. Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is one of the most common types of hepatitis and is usually acute. It is inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. The disease is spread ... [Read More]
Hepatitis A
What Causes Liver Disease?
Did you know that your liver is the largest internal organ of your body? Your liver is responsible for a multitude of different jobs in the body, including metabolic, detoxification, and functional processes. The major function of your liver is to produce bile, which is then stored in your gallbladder and used to help break down food during digestion. Your liver kills germs that enter your body through the intestinal tract. Your liver is also responsible for metabolizing items that pass ... [Read More]
