Hepatitis: All you need to know about it and more
DEFINITION: Hepatitis is a problem/infection that attacks the liver. It refers to an inflammation of the liver. Inflammation refers to the body's process of fighting against things that harm it, such ad infections, injuries and toxins in an attempt to heal itself. When something damages your cells, your body releases anti bodies (chemicals) that trigger a response from the immune system. SIGNS OF INFLAMMATION 1. Redness(Rubor in Latin) 2. Heat(Calor) 3.Swelling (Tumor) 4. Pain(Dolor) 5. Loss of function of inflamed area (due to pain or swelling inhibiting movement/motility). In other words, inflammation is the reddening, swelling, pain or heating of a particular region in response to trauma. CAUSES OF HEPATITIS It is Commonly caused by a viral infection, but there are other illusion causes of hepatitis which include A. Autoimmune hepatitis B. Hepatitis that occur as secondary result of medications, drugs, toxins and alcohol. A. Autoimmune Hepatiti