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Hepatitis (Pathophysiology ( Hepatitis causes inflammation of liver…
Hepatitis
Pathophysiology
Hepatitis causes inflammation of liver tissues
Changes in liver are similar in various types of hepatitis
Liver damage during infection
Liver cells may become swollen
Diagnostic test
Blood tests
Ncleic acid tests
Liver biopsy
Elestography
Risk factors
Alcohol
Exposure to hepatotoxins
Circulatory oroblems
HIV patients
Symptoms
Dark urine
Weight loss
Jaundice
Flu-like symptoms
Nursing management
Administer medication as prescribed)
Provide emotional support
Provide regular soothing baths
Health education
Encourage immunization
Reduce alcohol intake
Avoid excessive use of over counter medication
Causes
Infected food or water
Contact with blood and other body fluids
Percutaneous infection
Treatment
Antiviral medication
Liver transplant
Definition
Inflammation of liver caused by toxins