What kind of harm does hepatitis disease cause to the human body?

Hepatitis is an inflammatory disease of the liver caused by viruses (hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E), toxins, alcohol, or autoimmune disorders. It can cause various forms of harm to the body, including:

1. Liver Damage

• Acute Inflammation: Infections like hepatitis A and E usually cause short-term liver inflammation, leading to symptoms like jaundice, nausea, and fatigue.
• Chronic Liver Disease: Hepatitis B and C can lead to long-term liver infection, gradually damaging liver cells over years.

2. Cirrhosis (Liver Scarring)

• Chronic hepatitis (especially B and C) causes scarring of the liver, impairing its function over time.
• Cirrhosis can lead to complications such as liver failure and portal hypertension (high blood pressure in liver blood vessels).

3. Liver Cancer

• Chronic hepatitis B and C significantly increase the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer).

4. Liver Failure

• In severe cases, hepatitis can lead to liver failure, where the liver stops functioning properly, requiring a transplant for survival.

5. Other Organ Damage

• Kidney Problems: Hepatitis B and C can cause kidney disease due to immune system complications.
• Joint Pain & Skin Issues: Some forms of hepatitis trigger autoimmune reactions affecting joints and skin.
• Brain Dysfunction (Hepatic Encephalopathy): When the liver fails to filter toxins, they build up in the bloodstream and affect the brain, leading to confusion, drowsiness, or coma.

6. Weakened Immune System

• Chronic hepatitis can weaken the immune response, making the body more susceptible to infections.

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