Hi Hepatitis is a common form of liver injury that simply means inflammation of the liver (the suffix itis means inflammation and hepa means liver). Hepatitis A is a specific type of hepatitis that is caused by a virus Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection occurs worldwide. The number of people who become infected with HAV in the world has declined substantially since a vaccine became available; the vaccine is routinely recommended for all infants and any adult who is at high risk of becoming infected There is no cure for hepatitis A virus, although most people recover with supportive treatments at home, including rest. The amount of time needed to recover depends upon the individual; in general, the person should not return to work or school until the fever and jaundice have resolved and the appetite has returned. During the recovery period, it is important to avoid drinking alcohol and taking certain prescription and over-the-counter medications (eg, acetaminophen/Tylenol), which can injure the liver. People who drink alcohol on a regular basis (eg, 7 to 14 drinks per week) should never take acetaminophen, even if they have not been infected with hepatitis, due to the risk of liver injury Do Liver function test every 3 months and if there is any abnormality in the liver enzymes please contact HCM or your physician Do meditation and walking for 10-15 minutes daily Wish You Good Health Regards Dr Sridhar K