Written By:
Dr. Swatantra Gupta
Consultant Gastroenterology, Sohana Hospital, Mohali.
Experience: 10+ Years
Published : 21/07/2026
Last Updated: 21/07/2026
Hundreds of new cases occur daily due to the large population size, and make hepatitis a serious concern. This makes it important to know all there is to know about Hepatitis. Let’s understand what Hepatitis is, causes of Hepatitis, symptoms and treatment involved for Hepatitis, and how Sohana hospital the Best Liver Hospital in Chandigarh helps you with Hepatitis.
What is Hepatitis?
Hepatitis is a condition where the liver cells have inflammation in them, making the whole organ swell up, and appear bigger in size. Hepatitis is commonly classified into several types, with viral infections being the most prevalent – Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B & C, Hepatitis D, and Hepatitis E. All of these come with their own set of symptoms, treatment, and causative agents.
What are the causes of Hepatitis?
The most common cause of hepatitis is viral infections, heavy alcohol consumption, autoimmune disorders, certain medications or toxins, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
- Hepatitis A is caused by consuming food or water contaminated with infected fecal matter, or through close personal contact with another body being infected.
- Hepatitis B is caused by transmission through contact with infectious body fluids, such as blood, semen, or vaginal fluids.
- Hepatitis C is primarily spread through direct contact with infected blood, mostly via shared needles or inadequately sterilized medical equipment.
- Hepatitis D occurs in people who already have hepatitis B.
- Hepatitis E is caused by ingesting contaminated food or water, often found in areas with poor sanitation.
What are the symptoms and treatment involved for Hepatitis?
Symptoms of Hepatitis include fatigue, fever, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools, and jaundice. Hepatitis Specialists in Mohali can better tell you about what symptoms are specific to you which indicate that you have Hepatitis. Treatment depends on the specific type. Hydration, and avoiding alcohol, long-term antiviral tablets, antiviral therapy, and treating the Hepatitis B infection that accompanies it, all come under Hepatitis Treatment in Chandigarh.
How can Sohana Hospital help with Hepatitis?
Sohana Hospital has a wide range of treatments available for hepatitis ranging from medicines to surgical removal of the damaged part. All is handled well by the Liver Specialist in Chandigarh at Sohana Hospital, their services, like extensive diagnostic tests including fibroscans and blood samples, make it easy to detect Hepatitis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens when you test positive for hepatitis ?
A positive hepatitis test confirms liver inflammation, and includes options like finding the specific virus type and to check your viral load. Different types of the virus require different treatments, liver function tests and imaging to assess liver damage, according to which treatment depends on the diagnosis.
How can Sohana Hospital help me with hepatitis?
Sohana hospital has a wide range of treatment available for all types of hepatitis. Their diagnosis, treatment is all well managed by the Hepatitis Specialist in Mohali. Their liver experts and hepatologists work closely with medicine doctors to manage the symptoms and provide accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and compassionate care in liver patients.
Can I live a normal life with hepatitis?
A normal, long life with hepatitis can be lived, with the right treatments and guidelines. Modern treatments control the virus and provide a manageable life to the patient. Living a healthy life includes steps like seeing a doctor for regular blood tests, avoiding alcohol, and eating a healthy diet.
How does a person get hepatitis?
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, types A and E are usually typically transmitted through the fecal-oral route, while types B,C, and D are spread through contact with infected blood or other specific bodily fluids.
What are the first signs of a bad liver?
First signs of a bad liver are visible and persistent such as fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, and mild discomfort or swelling in the upper right abdomen. Some additional symptoms can be unexplained weight loss, itchy skin, or bruising more easily than usual.
Reviewed On: 21/07/2026
Medically Reviewed By:
Dr. JP Singh Saini, Consultant Gastroenterology
Sohana Hospital, Mohali.
Last Updated: 21/07/2026
Credentials of the Author:
-MD Internal Medicine
-DM Gastroenterology
-16+ Years of Clinical Experience