Viral Hepatitis refers to the infection of the liver in which liver cells are inflamed/damaged.
Viral Hepatitis is usually caused by 3 viruses, namely
Other causes of Viral Hepatitis are Epstein Barr virus, Hepatitis D, Hepatitis E, Chickenpox and Cytomegalovirus.
In initial stages of Viral Hepatitis, children may experience flu-like symptoms that include:
As the disease progresses, it starts affecting liver and produces symptoms, such as:
The treatment for Viral Hepatitis depends on your child’s age, health and severity of the symptoms. The doctor may recommend medications to treat Viral Hepatitis. If your kid has lack of appetite, then he should be given small, frequent meals with high calorie fluids. Healthy foods rich in proteins and carbohydrates will also help.
In case of persistent vomiting or oral acceptance is poor then the child has to be admitted in hospital.
