What is the standard treatment for Hepatitis?

Hello,

Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver. In most patients, it is a temporary illness, and the liver usually recovers completely. There is generally no specific antiviral medicine required for Hepatitis A treatment mainly focuses on controlling symptoms, maintaining hydration, and supporting the liver while the infection resolves.

Common Symptoms of Hepatitis A

A patient experience

• Tiredness and weakness

• Loss of appetite

• Nausea or vomiting

• Mild fever

• Abdominal discomfort, especially in the upper right side

• Dark-coloured urine

• Pale or clay-coloured stools

• Yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice)

• General body aches

Symptoms can vary from person to person, and some patients may have very mild symptoms.

How Is Hepatitis A Treated?

Treatment is mainly supportive and include

• Adequate fluids: Drink sufficient water and other fluids to prevent dehydration, particularly if there is vomiting or diarrhoea.

• Healthy diet: Take small, frequent meals according to tolerance. A balanced diet with adequate calories and protein can support recovery.

• Adequate rest: Fatigue can continue for some time, so sufficient rest is important.

• Medicines for symptoms: A doctor may prescribe medicines for nausea, vomiting, fever, or other symptoms when required.

• Avoid alcohol: Alcohol can put additional stress on the liver and should be avoided during recovery.

• Avoid unnecessary medicines: Do not take painkillers, antibiotics, herbal products, or supplements without discussing them with the treating doctor, as some medicines can affect the liver.

When Is Hospital Treatment Required?

Most Hepatitis A patients recover without hospital admission. However, hospital evaluation may be needed when symptoms are severe or the patient cannot maintain adequate fluid intake.

Seek urgent medical care if the patient develops

• Persistent vomiting or severe dehydration

• Increasing jaundice

• Severe abdominal pain

• Confusion, excessive sleepiness, or unusual behaviour

• Bleeding or easy bruising

• Very low urine output

• Severe weakness or inability to eat or drink

• Rapid worsening of the patient's condition

These symptoms can indicate significant liver dysfunction or another complication requiring immediate assessment.

What Tests the Doctor Recommend?

The doctor monitor

• Liver function tests (LFT)

• Bilirubin

• SGPT/ALT and SGOT/AST

• Alkaline phosphatase

• Prothrombin time/INR

• Complete blood count

• Kidney function and electrolytes, particularly if vomiting or dehydration is present

• Hepatitis A IgM antibody to confirm recent infection, when required

The doctor may repeat liver tests to monitor recovery.

Can Hepatitis A Be Completely Cured?

In most cases, yes, patients recover completely from Hepatitis A and it usually does not become a chronic infection. Recovery can take several weeks, and tiredness or weakness may sometimes persist even after the jaundice improves.

If the patient is already being treated at City Hospital, the treating physician should review the patient's symptoms and liver reports before deciding whether admission, observation, or home-based supportive treatment is appropriate.

How HexaHealth Can Assist You

HexaHealth is not a hospital. We work with several partner hospitals and experienced doctors who can help evaluate patients with liver-related conditions.

• Help identify a suitable partner hospital.

• Connect the patient with an experienced physician or gastroenterologist/hepatologist.

• Assist with consultation and review of liver reports.

• Help coordinate investigations and treatment as recommended by the doctor.

• Assist with hospital and treatment coordination based on the patient's condition.

Please share the patient's city and state, along with their age, bilirubin, SGPT/ALT, SGOT/AST values, current symptoms, and whether the patient has been diagnosed with Hepatitis A through a blood test. We can then help connect you with an experienced doctor at our partner hospitals.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth