Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver accompanied by rapid cell destruction.
Probable Causes
- Virus transmitted through:
a) Contaminated food or water. This is known as acute, viral (type A) hepatitis. Type A and E are transmitted through fecal-oral.
b) Blood transfusion from infected donors, sexual intercourse with infected partner, infected injection needles. This is known as acute, viral (type B) hepatitis.
c) Mushroom poisoning, carbon tetrachloride, trichloroethylene, acetaminophen, halothane, isoniazid, chlorpromazine, oral contraceptive. This is known as acute, toxic and drug-induced hepatitis.
- Disorder characterized by gradual but continuous dying of liver cells, active inflammation and scarring of dead liver tissues which may lead to cirrhosis caused by hepa B virus and chemical or drug agents. This is known as chronic, active hepatitis.
- May occur as a result of viral hepatitis known as chronic, persistent hepatitis.
Probable Symptoms
- Anorexia nervosa
- Abdominal discomfort
- Fever
- Headache
- Weight loss (See Underweight)
- Jaundice
- Enlarged liver
- Tenderness of liver
Helpful Dietary Management
- Have a high-calorie diet and low fat diet.
- Provide frequent small feedings (in the case of anorexia nervosa).
- Progress from clear liquid diet to soft diet depending on patient’s tolerance during acute attacks.
Reference: Healing Wonders of Diet Effective Guide to Diet Therapy p.40-41 © 2003 Philippine Publishing House ISBN 971-581-013-6
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