The Effects of Hepatitis B
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Digestive Symptoms
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Individuals with Hepatitis B may experience decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pains and bowel movements that are the color of clay.
Blood Problems
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Individuals with Hepatitis B may bruise easily and may have a difficult time stopping bleeding.
Jaundice
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Individuals with Hepatitis B may develop jaundice. Jaundice causes the skin and the eyes to turn yellow.
Other Symptoms
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Other symptoms of Hepatitis B are fever, dark urine, fatigue, swollen stomach, swollen ankles and joint pain.
Long-Term Effects
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Individuals who have chronic Hepatitis B may develop cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer. Both are potentially life-threatening conditions.
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