How to Treat Hepatitis A

Symptoms of hepatitis A infection are flulike and include fever, chills, nausea, jaundice (yellowed eyes and skin), dark urine, stomach pain and weakness. Most people take up to six months to recover, with few serious complications. Although there is no specific treatment for hepatitis A, you can take measures to prevent the disease from spreading.

Things You'll Need

• High-protein Snacks

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Instructions

• 1

  Contact your doctor immediately if you show symptoms of hepatitis A. Diagnosis can be made via a blood test.

• 2

  Rest for one to four weeks after diagnosis. You might be very ill for one month, with full recovery taking up to six months.

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  Eat foods high in protein.

• 4

  Arrange for immunoglobulin injections for your family and intimate contacts within 10 days of exposure. This injection can usually prevent hepatitis A or at least reduce symptoms.

• 5

  Avoid attending work or sending infected children to day-care centers or schools for at least one week after jaundice appears.

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  Avoid making family meals or sharing eating utensils and towels while infected.