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 C
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]
The Complete Guide to Hepatitis C
The liver is the body’s “food processor.” It tackles everything you ingest, aids digestion, stores nutrients, regulates various body functions and clears out toxins. Hepatitis C – commonly referred to as hep C – is a contagious, blood-borne, viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. The condition can be mild to severe and last for a few weeks, or it may become chronic. Acute hepatitis C is a short-term infection that develops within six months of exposure. ... [Read More]
Hep C: Speaking Out About “The Silent Killer”
According to HepCHope.com, a staggering 1 in 30 Baby Boomers has Hepatitis C. That’s 3.2 million people. These numbers are just an estimate, as many affected people are unaware due to the disease’s dormant symptoms; most don’t become perceptible until many years after being infected. The most chronic blood-borne infection in the United States, Hep C can lead to severe liver damage, cancer – and even death if left untreated. As a precaution, the Centers for Disease Control is advising all ... [Read More]
