World Hepatitis Day 2025: By which symptoms can hepatitis be identified and what are the ways to prevent it?

News Topical, Digital Desk : Do you know that World Hepatitis Day (World Hepatitis Day 2025) is celebrated every year on 28 July. Let us tell you that hepatitis is one of the most serious problems related to the liver. It is a type of viral infection, which causes inflammation in the liver.

Although there can be many reasons for this, alcohol, toxins and autoimmune diseases are among its most common causes. If hepatitis is not treated in time, it can lead to life-threatening conditions like liver cirrhosis, liver failure or liver cancer. In such a situation, it is important that you know all the important things related to hepatitis, such as its symptoms (Hepatitis Symptoms), types and prevention methods. Let's know about this.

What are the symptoms of hepatitis?

The initial symptoms of hepatitis may be mild or sometimes not even visible. However, when symptoms start appearing, they may be like this-

• Fatigue and weakness
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
• abdominal pain, especially in the upper right side
• Loss of appetite  and weight loss
• nausea and vomiting
• Dark urine and light-coloured stools
• Fever
• itchy skin

What are the types of hepatitis?

There are mainly five types of hepatitis-

Hepatitis A (HAV)-

• It spreads through contaminated water and food.
• This usually gets better within a few weeks and is not serious.
• This can be avoided by getting vaccinated.

Hepatitis B (HBV)-

• This infection spreads through blood, injection, unsafe sex or from mother to child during delivery.
• Chronic hepatitis B can cause liver cirrhosis or cancer.
• A vaccine is also available to prevent this.

Hepatitis C (HCV)-

• The infection is spread through contact with infected blood, such as through used injections or blood transfusions.
• Symptoms often do not appear, but if prolonged it can cause damage to the liver.
• There is no vaccine for it, but treatment is possible with medicines.

Hepatitis D (HDV)-

• It only occurs to people who are already infected with hepatitis B.
• This can cause serious liver disease.

Hepatitis E (HEV)-

• It spreads by drinking contaminated water.
• This can be dangerous for pregnant women.

Ways to prevent hepatitis

• Vaccines- Vaccines are available for hepatitis A and B. Children and at-risk adults should get these vaccines.
• Take care of hygiene- Always drink clean water and eat clean food. Also, wash hands thoroughly with soap, especially before eating and after using the toilet.
• Safe sex – Hepatitis B and C can be spread through unprotected sexual contact, so take protection.
• Avoid infected blood – use disposable injections and don't use someone else's razor or toothbrush.
• Avoid alcohol and drugs- Alcohol damages the liver, which increases the risk of hepatitis. Also, drugs also cause damage to the liver.

Hepatitis is a serious disease, but it can be prevented by taking the right information and precautions. If symptoms appear, one should immediately consult a doctor. We can reduce the risk of hepatitis by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, taking vaccines and maintaining cleanliness.

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