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What Is Acute Viral Hepatitis?

I am a 22 yr old female weighing 40 kg and 1.53 m tall. I was recently diagnosed with acute viral hepatitis and now also suffering form jaundice. Although my vomiting have stopped but i burp alot even when i have not eaten anything. is this a serious problem or will it go away with time?
Wed, 10 Jun 2015
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Hi
Thanks for your query.

Incomplete data regarding the type of virus responsible for your illness.

Viral hepatitis is an infectious disease caused by hepatitis viruses (most commonly being A,B,C,...subtypes).
Hepatitis A Virus spreads by drinking contaminated water or eating improperly cooked foods, etc).
Hepatitis B & C Viruses spread by sharing the injection needles, blood transfusion or from mother to new born babies.

Hepatitis A virus infection is characterized by loss of appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, etc. It usually subsides in 3-4 weeks of time and confer a prolonged immunity.

Since it affects the liver hence symptoms like vomiting, burping, indigestion, heartburn are common which gradually disappear over a period of time.
Meanwhile avoid hot and spicy foods, fatty meals, drugs, etc.

Hope this answers your query.
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What Is Acute Viral Hepatitis?

Hi Thanks for your query. Incomplete data regarding the type of virus responsible for your illness. Viral hepatitis is an infectious disease caused by hepatitis viruses (most commonly being A,B,C,...subtypes). Hepatitis A Virus spreads by drinking contaminated water or eating improperly cooked foods, etc). Hepatitis B & C Viruses spread by sharing the injection needles, blood transfusion or from mother to new born babies. Hepatitis A virus infection is characterized by loss of appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, etc. It usually subsides in 3-4 weeks of time and confer a prolonged immunity. Since it affects the liver hence symptoms like vomiting, burping, indigestion, heartburn are common which gradually disappear over a period of time. Meanwhile avoid hot and spicy foods, fatty meals, drugs, etc. Hope this answers your query.