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Chronic Jaundice, Hepatitis A, Lowered Bilirubin Levels, Treatment ?
Dear Sir, I m suffering from Jaundice ( Hepatitis A ) from last 7 months. Sometimes bilirubin goes down, sometimes it gets increased. I had lot of treatments but doctors concluded saying that the small amount of Jaundice will remain in my body for whole life. I m obsessed over it. Please let me know its solution . Regards, Mohit
Mon, 7 May 2012
Hello
The virus does not remain in the body after the infection has gone away.
Over 85% of people with hepatitis A recover within 3 months. Nearly all patients get better within 6 months.
Since you are already having it for more than 7 months,I will advise you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get all the viral hepatitis markers done to know the exact virus responsible for your jaundice,if at all some viral infection is responsible for your jaundice.
Your jaundice could be because of some other reasons besides hepatitis.
Thanks
The virus does not remain in the body after the infection has gone away.
Over 85% of people with hepatitis A recover within 3 months. Nearly all patients get better within 6 months.
Since you are already having it for more than 7 months,I will advise you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get all the viral hepatitis markers done to know the exact virus responsible for your jaundice,if at all some viral infection is responsible for your jaundice.
Your jaundice could be because of some other reasons besides hepatitis.
Thanks
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