{"id":5804,"date":"2019-04-19T04:53:57","date_gmt":"2019-04-19T04:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=5804"},"modified":"2021-03-31T16:03:43","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T16:03:43","slug":"14-most-common-hepatitis-b-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-most-common-hepatitis-b-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Most Common Hepatitis B Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Hepatitis B can be pretty scary, but figuring out the symptoms and getting help early is definitely the best way that you can ensure that you are getting treatment as quickly as possible. Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection that is caused by the hepatitis B virus \u2013 commonly abbreviated HBV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hepatitis B infection can dig in and become chronic and this can lead to liver failure, cirrhosis of the liver or even liver cancer. However, it is important to note that there is a great deal of hope with modern medicine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most adults with hepatitis B do recover even if they have severe symptoms. Many children are vaccinated for hepatitis B, and they are usually a very low risk for developing this illness. But for adults, you want to be on the lookout for symptoms, and you want to report those symptoms to your doctor as quickly as you can. Let\u2019s take a look at the symptoms now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Stomach Pain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stomach pain is definitely on the list when it comes to hepatitis B<\/a> symptoms. There are actually several reasons why you may be experiencing stomach pain with this illness. One of them is the fact that your body begins to hold onto excess fluid when you have hepatitis B. This can cause you to get a buildup of fluids in the abdominal area that causes discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you also experience nausea and vomiting with most forms of hepatitis. Obviously, nausea and vomiting are closely related to his stomach pain. All three of these symptoms go together hand-in-hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, there isn\u2019t a lot of them you can do to treat the stomach pain that comes from having hepatitis B except for the treatment of the illness itself. Sometimes over-the-counter nausea medications and pain medications can help alleviate the symptoms but not always. Mostly, it requires treating actual illness<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Dark-Colored Urine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you notice dark-colored urine <\/a>when you go to the bathroom, this can be a giveaway sign of hepatitis B as well as some of the other forms of hepatitis as well. You definitely want to be aware of dark-colored urine as a symptom of hepatitis, just the same as you want to be aware of any other type of discoloration in your urine because your bathroom habits can actually tell you a great deal about what is going on your body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors use stool samples, for example, to diagnose hundreds of different conditions. The dark coloring of the urine is called choluria, and it is caused by a buildup of bilirubin which is produced when the liver is infected. It can also cause jaundice as well as pale or chalky looking stools. These are all symptoms that are pretty much giveaways for hepatitis and not just for hepatitis B but other forms of the disease as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Fever<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Having a fever <\/a>is your body\u2019s way of getting rid of an infection. When you have a fever, your body is attempting to kill the infection that is inside you. However, having a fever can be really debilitating for the person experiencing it. Fevers can make you feel weak without any energy to do anything. They can also be accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the thing about fevers is that they can be caused by so many things. We get fevers all the time as human beings. Our body responds to every infection pretty much the same way in one of those methods is by inducing a fever. That\u2019s why you will not be able to be sure that your fevers caused by hepatitis infection unless you get tested or you have eliminated other causes \u2013 or you notice other symptoms listed here that are combined with that fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Joint Pain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Joint <\/a>pain can be pretty common for anyone getting older, but it can also be a common cause of hepatitis. Joint pain is caused by the same inflammation that is causing many of the other issues that we have been discussing here. Inflammation in the liver causes problems in other areas, and one of them is within the joint which benefits from what the liver does for the body just like many other body parts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should definitely look at joint pain as a possible symptom of hepatitis if you have any of the other symptoms listed here, but otherwise there some pretty common causes for joint pain that have nothing whatsoever to do with hepatitis. Of course, the best course of action is to ask your doctor about it on your next checkup, but if you do not have one coming up soon, then try to eliminate other potential causes before assuming that the joint pain is attributed to hepatitis B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Reduction of Appetite <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may also no longer enjoy the foods that you once did or eat as much of them as you once did. Reduction of appetite is a sure sign that something is wrong. Many illnesses out there take a toll on your appetite, and hepatitis B<\/a> is definitely one of those that will. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The way that you can determine whether or not you actually have a reduction in appetite or if you just do not feel like eating for some other reason is with foods that you normally eat a lot of. For example, if you enjoyed potato chips in front of the television, but you feel as if this activity has lost its luster, or your favorite foods no longer sparked the reaction that they once did, then you may want to consider hepatitis B as a potential cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Nausea & Vomiting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Two things that go hand-in-hand are nausea <\/a>and vomiting with hepatitis B. With nausea, this can be related to the loss of appetite that we discussed earlier. You may feel as if your stomach is empty and needs food in it, but you would also have to force yourself to eat if you were to do so. In addition, it can feel like you\u2019re going to throw up immediately after eating something. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not always vomit, but you will usually feel nausea when it comes to eating. Many people with hepatitis B have to force themselves to eat and end up throwing up right away. If you find yourself constantly nauseous after eating and it is a good idea to make sure that you can get somewhere that you can throw up if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. General Fatigue <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

General fatigue <\/a>and weakness are both signs of hepatitis B as well. You may find yourself without the energy to complete tasks that you used to be able to complete easily. Feeling tired in the middle of the day or having to take naps all throughout the day can definitely be signs of an illness. When your body is sick, it wants to sleep in order to heal itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are really sick, your body may need 12, 14 or even 16 hours a day just to maintain your current state. This is why it is so important to get help immediately if you find yourself experiencing chronic fatigue or feeling tired all the time. If you need her more naps in addition to good night sleep, then you need to see your doctor immediately and find out what the reasons are behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Jaundice Symptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One big giveaway that you might have hepatitis is the presence of jaundice<\/a>. John this is the yellowing of the eyes or sometimes the skin or comes inside the mouth. John this happens when the liver is damaged and is not working properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good thing about jaundice is that it is really easy to recognize the sign that your liver isn\u2019t working and that will make it easier to seek out treatment when you need it. However, it also means that you\u2019re in an advanced stage of liver failure and you\u2019re going to need some kind of major treatment in order to recover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the liver has reached the stage where causes jaundice, there is a chance that the patient will not recover from treatment. It all depends on how quickly you get to a doctor or hospital and how well your body can heal itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Symptoms Arising After Sexual Contact or Intravenous Drug Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you start to experience any of the symptoms mentioned above after sexual contact with another person, you could be dealing with HVB infection. Many of the initial signs of hepatitis are similar to those of the common cold<\/a>. As a result, the infected individual may not realize they have HVB until the doctor checks their bloodwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sexual contact with an infected person is one of the leading causes of HVB infection. Using condoms during sex has little effect on safeguarding you from contracting the virus. HVB transmits through contact with other body fluids like sweat, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you live a promiscuous lifestyle, then the best strategy you can use to prevent infection is receiving the HVB vaccine. Hepatitis B is a preventable disease, and vaccines are readily available to ensure you and your family remain protected against HVB infection. Speak to your medical health practitioner about receiving the HVB vaccine.
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10. Children Showing Signs of Hepatitis B Infection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your child starts to exhibit symptoms of HVB infection after returning home from preschool, there’s a good chance they picked up the disease from one of their classmates. HBV is an incredibly infectious virus, and it’s easy for kids to pick it up at nursery school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children don’t pay attention to hygiene, and they often share drinks and food with their friends. Unfortunately, if one of the kids has HBV, they may pass it on to the other kids in the daycare center before they receive a diagnosis <\/a>of their condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your child comes down with HBV be responsible and call the daycare center to alert the teachers so they can inform the other parents. By quarantining your child, you serve the community by not slowing the virus to infect others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pregnant women infected with HBV can pass the virus on to their unborn child during childbirth, so make sure your doctor is aware of the situation.
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11. The Difference Between Acute and Chronic Hepatitis B Symptoms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hepatitis B infection comes in two stages \u2013 the acute phase and the chronic phase. For the most part, patients experience the acute form of the disease, and provided the patient receives the necessary medical treatment \u2013 They should make a full recovery in a few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, some individuals may develop a chronic form of the disease. Chronic HBV infection typically occurs in people who already have liver disease, whether it’s a fatty liver disease or cirrhosis<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronic HBV infections may last for up to 6-months or longer, and the patient runs the risk of developing severe health complications during this time. In rare cases, chronic hepatitis B infection may last for the rest of the patient’s life, requiring them to receive regular medical treatment to prevent liver disease occurring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your doctor will assess your general health and compare it with the effects of the hepatitis B virus to determine whether or not you are suffering from the acute or chronic form of the condition.
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12. Risk Factors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hepatitis B infection comes with a set of risk factors that make some people more prone to developing the disease than others. Read through the high-risk groups outlined below to see if you qualify as a high-risk candidate for HBV infection. If you fall into any of the categories, consult with your doctor for advice on how to safeguard yourself from contamination <\/a>with HBV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those people who have promiscuous sex with multiple partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who have unprotected sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People between the ages of 18 and 25-years old are most at risk for developing hepatitis B infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who share needles during intravenous drug use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Same-sex partners are more at risk than heterosexual people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infants born to an infected mother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Occupations that expose the person to contact with human blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel to high-risk areas such as Africa, Eastern Europe, and Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who shake hands with others for work purposes or people who greet many people during the day using handshakes.
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13. Complications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most people that contract HBV receive the acute form of the disease. As a result, the virus passes through their system without leaving any lasting damage to the liver or other internal organs. However, people that experience the chronic form of HBV infection may end up with liver damage from the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who have addiction problems and choose to use excessive amounts of alcohol or pills may start to develop issues with their liver. The toxins in liquor and medicines cause an elevation in liver enzymes <\/a>which may end up with scarring of the liver, known as cirrhosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients with existing conditions such as fatty liver disease and cirrhosis are at risk of developing the chronic form of HBV. In the liver’s weakened state of health, it has trouble with passing the virus, resulting in a severe infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People with addiction problems typically also deal with low immune function as well. As a result, they struggle to get rid of the virus and may end up developing the chronic form of the condition.
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14. Precautions to Avoid HBV Infection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HBV is a preventable disease. In today’s age of modern medicine, ‘there’s no reason why people should still be enduring these types of infections. The HBV vaccine is readily available from clinics all across the United States. ‘Don’t believe the anti-vax propaganda circulating on YouTube. Vaccines do not kill people, and they do not cause autism <\/a>\u2013 but they do prevent infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you engage with sexual activity with your partner, it’s best to get to know them and ask if they are dealing with any current infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleeping with someone when you knowingly have HBV is a felony in some states, such as Florida, so do the right thing and inform your partner if you have HBV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are an intravenous drug user, avoid sharing needles and use a new, sterile syringe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be cautious about getting a tattoo or body piercing. Some tattoo shops may not sterilize their equipment before working on your, transferring any diseases from the previous customer to you.
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