Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus. Left untreated, hepatitis B can become a serious, chronic condition that may permanently damage the liver.
Many people with hepatitis B experience symptoms similar to the flu. Symptoms, which last for several weeks, may appear up to five months after infection.
Hepatitis B is treated with the following:
- Rest
- Avoiding alcohol
- Increasing fluid intake
- A healthy diet
Chronic hepatitis B is often treated with medication at Ogden Clinic GI at McKay serving Salt Lake City and Ogden, UT, that requires monitoring for side effects. Severe cases of hepatitis B may require a liver transplant to replace a damaged liver.
