For Hepatitis we have terms and definitions in 22 topics. The topics are Alcoholism, Alternative Health, Beauty, Blood Bank, Blood and Marrow Transplant, Body Modification, Canine, Cholesterol, Drug Research, Female Health, HIV and AIDs, Health, Health and Beauty, Hepatitis B, Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic Di, Medical, Nutrition, Organ Transplant, Pediatrics, Science, Sex and Travel, Medicine.

Hepatitis (Alcoholism)

Inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by infections with various organisms, including bacteria, viruses (Hepatitis A, B, C, etc.), or parasites. Chemical toxins such as alcohol, drugs, or poisonous mushrooms can also damage the liver and cause it to become inflamed. A rare but extremely dangerous cause of hepatitis results from overdose of acetaminophen (Tylenol), which can be deadly. In addition, immune cells in the body may attack the liver and cause autoimmune hepatitis. Hepatitis may resolve quickly (acute hepatitis), or cause long-term disease (chronic hepatitis). In some instances, progressive liver damage or liver failure may result. The incidence and severity of hepatitis vary depending on many factors, including the cause of the liver damage and any underlying illnesses in a patient. Common risk factors include intravenous drug use, Tylenol overdose (the dose needed to cause damage is quite close to the effective dose so be sure to be careful to take Tylenol only as directed), risky sexual behaviors.

Hepatitis (Alternative Health)

inflammation of the liver

Hepatitis (Beauty)

Inflammation of the liver.

Hepatitis (Blood Bank)

An inflammation of the liver.

Hepatitis (Blood and Marrow Transplant)

Inflammation of the liver

Hepatitis (Body Modification)

A bloodborne disease. Can be transmitted by needles and/or piercing guns if not sterilized. (STERILIZATION IS NOT THE SAME AS DISINFECTING)

Hepatitis (Canine)

Inflammation of the liver, caused by infectious or toxic agents and characterized by jaundice, fever, liver enlargement, and abdominal pain.

Hepatitis (Cholesterol)

Inflammation of the liver from any cause.
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Hepatitis (Drug Research)

Inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by viruses, bacteria, alcohol, toxic chemicals, and certain drugs. Symptoms include jaundice (yellowish skin caused by the buildup of bile pigments in the body), fever, appetite loss and gastrointestinal upset.

Hepatitis (Female Health)

Inflammation of the liver due to bacterial or viral infection

Hepatitis (HIV and AIDs)

Inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by an infection, a chemical such as alcohol, or other causes. Hepatitis A is caused by a virus that is transmitted by food or sex; hepatitis B is caused by a virus transmitted by sex or blood exposure (e.g. needle-stick injury); hepatitis C is caused by a virus that is thought to be transmitted by blood products. There are vaccines for hepatitis A and B.

Hepatitis (Health)

Inflammation of the liver; viral disease spread through contaminated food, water, feces, blood, and bodily fluid; associated with alcoholism and intravenous drug use

Hepatitis (Health and Beauty)

Inflammation of the liver.

Hepatitis (Hepatitis B)

Refers to “inflammation of the liver”, which can be caused by many things such as viruses, bacterial infections, trauma, adverse drug reactions, or alcoholism. Inflammation of the liver caused by viruses is called “viral hepatitis”. There are many different viruses that attack the liver:

Hepatitis (Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic Di)

Inflammation of the liver that sometimes causes permanent damage; caused by viruses, drugs, alcohol, or parasites. Hepatitis has the following forms:

Hepatitis (Medical)

Inflammation of the liver, which may be caused by a viral infection, poisons, or the use of alcohol or other drugs

Hepatitis (Nutrition)

Inflammation of the liver. It can result from infection or exposure to toxins.

Hepatitis (Organ Transplant)

An inflammation of the liver usually caused by a virus; Hepatitis C is the leading cause of liver failure that leads to transplantation.

Hepatitis (Pediatrics)

Inflammation of the liver that sometimes causes permanent damage; caused by viruses, medicines, or alcohol.

Hepatitis (Science)

An orally contracted disease causing inflammation and damage to the liver

Hepatitis (Sex)

A viral disease affecting the liver; two types of virus may be sexually transmitted: hepatitis A and hepatitis B.

Hepatitis (Travel, Medicine)

Inflammation of the liver that sometimes causes permanent damage; caused by viruses, drugs, alcohol, or parasites. Hepatitis has the following forms:

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