What is Hepatitis?
Hepat means liver
Itis means inflammation.
Hepatitis means inflammation in the liver. This happens due to a viral infection. This infection damages the liver cells and hinders the normal functioning of the liver.
Liver is one of the most important organs in our body, it digested the food, filter out the toxins and also store the energy.
If a liver got impaired, then overall health system got affected by this.
Types of Hepatitis Virus
- Hepatitis A (HAV)
Spread through impure water and food.
Symptoms are Fever, Jaundice, Fatigue.
Our body is capable of beating HAV
This viral infected us suddenly but got cured on its own also.
- Hepatitis B (HBV)
Spread through blood, semen, infected needles, (mother to baby)
It is a chronic infection and even we are in risk of liver cirrhosis and cancer. - Hepatitis C (HCV)
mostly spread through while blood transfusion
Effective treatment is available for this but no vaccine. - Hepatitis D (HDV)
KDV infected those who have already diagnosed with HBV and make infection severe.
There is no vaccine for KDV but we have vaccine for HBV.
- Hepatitis E (HEV)
Spread through unfiltered water and mostly acute but chronic for a pregnant woman.
Common Symptoms
Yellowish Body (Jaundice) – Eyes, Skin got yellowish
Fatigue
fever
stomachache and inflammation on stomach
Nausea
Vomiting
Loss of Appetite
But sometimes there is not a single symptom of a Hepatitis that is why it is also called a silent killer.
Prevention
If you don’t want to get a Hepatitis so you have to take care of your hygiene. First don’t forget to wash your hand after washroom or before eating food
These precautions are necessary to safeguard yourself from HAV and HEV. Drink pure filtered water and eat freshly cooked food.
Get a HAV, HBV vaccination shots is a most important, it is for lifetime and protect your body
Do not use another person razor, toothbrush, and do not share needle in Tattoo or Piercing, only use sterilized needles while you got a tattoo or a piercing done.
And if you are in a risk zones get a regular screening. Early detection and timely treatment can save you from liver damage.
While a medical or a dental treatment ensure of proper sterilization.
Follow safe sex practices because HBV and HCV spread through blood and body fluids.
Pregnant women also have to take screening for the sake of newborn.
Diet Tips
Foods Suggested
• Simple carbohydrates found in cereals and root vegetables, such as glucose, sugar, honey, and
veggies.
• Fruits, including squash and fruit juices.
• Milk and its derivatives.
• Poultry, eggs, etc.
• Vegetables, omitting those with strong flavors. Rich in beta-carotene, similar to deep green, leafy
orange and yellow ones.
• Tolerance for coconut oil is higher.
Foods Banned
• Fried foods high in fat, oils, and fats.
• Oilseeds and nuts
• Meat and related goods
• Vegetables with strong flavors
• Liquor
Ayurveda
In ayurveda we have many herbs like neem, turmeric, manjistha, triphala, etc. They have anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidant properties, also detox your body naturally.
But in this busy lifestyle
people don’t have time to try different herbs, or make a powder himself that’s why we make Detosol
which already have these herbs and many more. With one tablet you can protect your liver against acute or a chronic disease.
Detosol by Vedasoul Botanicals,
It supports liver health and increases natural process of detoxification, helping cleanse the toxins in your body.
Government Support
National Viral Hepatitis Control Program (NVHCP)
Free test and treatment – Free treatment and test for HBV and HCV in govt. hospitals
Vaccination – Give HBV vaccination birth dose to a new born.
Jagrukta campaign – Villages, School, Colonies awareness drives.
Aim is to combat HCV and achieve country wide elimination by 2030.
Achieve reduction in infected population, morbidity, mortality with HAV and HCV.
Reduce the risk and morbidity rate of HAV and HEV.