Inflammation of the liver usually resulting in jaundice (yellowing of the skin), loss of appetite, stomach discomfort, abnormal liver function, clay-colored stools, and dark urine. May be caused by a bacterial or viral infection, parasitic infestation, alcohol, drugs, toxins or transfusion of incompatible blood. Can be life-threatening. Severe hepatitis may lead to cirrhosis and chronic liver dysfunction.

	Alcoholism Recovery Issues The Condition "...Therefore, it is not recommended for people with active hepatitis and other liver diseases..." Alpha Lipoic Acid As A Treatment "...Lipoic acid is used therapeutically for a variety of conditions including chemical hypersensitivity syndrome, heavy metal toxicity, diabetic neuropathy, chronic aggressive hepatitis, elevated liver enzymes and liver toxicity..." Artichoke Extract As A Treatment "...Choleretics are very useful in the treatment of hepatitis and other liver diseases via this "decongesting" effect..." Autologous Transfusion Related Topic "...This stored personal blood is a protection against AIDS, hepatitis, and other communicable diseases..." BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) As A Treatment "...Avoid use in hepatitis or other liver problems..." Bilirubinemia Related Topic "The presence of abnormally high bilirubin in the blood, usually signifying hepatitis, with jaundice due next week..." Cancer, General Our Question about vegetarian, vegan or raw-food-vegan diet "...Maybe this reactive alien molecule also triggers autoimmune diseases like hepatitis and arthritis..." Castor Oil As A Treatment "...Conditions which have been responsive to castor oil applications include ... liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, enlargement or congestion..." Chlorella As A Treatment "...anecdotal reports indicate that chlorella is effective in helping to reduce the symptoms of numerous types of cancers, diabetes, low blood sugar, arthritis, AIDS, pancreatitis, liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, peptic ulcers, viral and bacterial infections, anemia, and multiple sclerosis..." Chronic Inflammation Our Question about your ferritin level "Less common causes of elevated ferritin levels include the presence of chronic inflammatory disorders, acute hepatitis and Gaucher's disease..." Cirrhosis of the Liver The Condition "...Autoimmune hepatitis is caused by a problem with the immune system..." Colloidal Silver As A Treatment "...digestive aid, diphtheria, dysentery, ear infections*, eczema - various locations*, fibrositis, flu*, gastritis, gingivitis, gonorrhea*, gum recession, halitosis, hay fever*, hemorrhoids*, hepatitis, herpes, impetigo*, keratitis, leprosy, lupus, Lyme disease, lymphagitis*, malaria, Menier's disease*, meningitis*, moles, ophthalmology, parvo virus*, pleurisy, pneumonia, prostate..." Dysentery The Condition "...Complications The main danger of an amebic dysentery is involvement of the liver, and can lead to hepatitis, cysts and abscesses..." Eclipta Alba As A Treatment "...Coumestans are known to possess estrogenic activity; Wedelolactone possesses a wide range of biological activities and is used for the treatment of hepatitis and cirrhosis, as an antibacterial, anti-hemorrhagic..." Enlarged Liver The Condition "...The liver usually feels soft if it is enlarged because of acute hepatitis, fatty infiltration, congestion with blood, or early obstruction of the bile ducts..." Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) The Condition "...Symptoms of mononucleosis mimic those of other infectious diseases, including hepatic dusfunction (hepatitis), rubella and toxoplasmosis..." Fennel As A Treatment "...Those with hepatitis, cirrhosis, or other liver disorders are advised not to take fennel..." Gallbladder Disease The Condition "...Acute appendicitis, pneumonia, stomach ulcers, hiatal hernia, pancreatitis, hepatitis, kidney infections, and even a heart attack may mimic a gallbladder attack, so it is important to see a physician immediately if symptoms occur..." Our Question about pale stools "...An inflamed liver (hepatitis) or some kind of blockage in the bile ducts (like a gall stone) can turn stools pale..." Gilbert's Syndrome The Condition "...Diagnosis & Tests Mild unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia is the only significant laboratory abnormality, which is important clinically because it is often misdiagnosed as chronic hepatitis..." Hepatitis The Condition "Hepatitis is a serious inflammation of the liver..." Our Question about blood transfusions "While transfusion-related HIV and hepatitis are now relatively rare events, emerging or unknown infections, transfusion errors, and immunomodulation remain compelling reasons to minimize the use of allogeneic transfusion..." Relationship to Cirrhosis of the Liver "...The hepatitis D virus is another virus that infects the liver, but only in people who already have hepatitis B..." Recommendation Vitamin E "Vitamin E levels have been shown to be low in people with hepatitis [1], as well as in those who go on to develop liver cancer from long-standing hepatitis..." Recommendation Phyllanthus "Phyllanthus (use 200mg three times per day) has been studied primarily in carriers of the hepatitis B virus, as opposed to those with chronic active hepatitis..." Recommendation Silymarin / Milk Thistle "...For acute hepatitis, double-blind studies have shown mixed results..." Recommendation Selenium "..."Selenium also appears to be protective in individuals infected with hepatitis virus (B or C) against the progression of the condition to liver cancer..." Recommendation Folic Acid "See the link between Hepatitis and Vitamin B-Complex..." Recommendation Picrorhiza "A series of cases of acute viral hepatitis were reported by one group in India, showing picrorhiza, combined with a variety of minerals, to be helpful in hastening recovery..." Recommendation Ozone / Oxidative Therapy "...While many doctors are reporting good success in treating Hepatitis with ozone, there have been limited studies performed..." Recommendation Licorice Root "...[3] It is not known whether oral licorice extracts that are high in glycyrrhizin are effective against hepatitis..." Recommendation Lecithin / Choline "...Use of polyunsaturated phosphatidylcholine in HBsAg negative chronic active hepatitis: Results of prospective double-blind controlled trial..." Recommendation See Infectious Disease Specialist "When hepatitis is only suspected, lab testing should be performed to rule out hepatitis B and C and, if negative, Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and Cytomegalovirus (CMV) also..." Recommendation Plant-Based Nutrition "...and dairy products) and higher in grains, vegetables, fruits, vegetable proteins (legumes such as soy), and essential fatty acids (cold-water fish, nuts, and seeds) that are all recommended for Hepatitis..." Recommendation Colostrum / Transfer Factor "Hepatitis Specific Transfer Factors from colostrum were used in 260 cases and a 100% clinical recovery was reported with no side-effects..." Recommendation against Vitamin B3 (Niacin) "Large doses of niacin may further increase the already elevated liver enzymes usually seen in hepatitis..." Recommendation Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine) "Vitamin B12 (with or without folic acid) has been reported in studies from the 1950s to help some people with hepatitis..." Recommendation Catechin "Catechin has helped people with acute viral hepatitis [1], as well as individuals with chronic hepatitis [2], though not all studies have found a benefit..." Recommendation Beta-Carotene "See the link between Hepatitis and Vitamin C..." Hepatitis A Related Topic "This form of hepatitis is caused by an RNA virus that is transmitted person-to-person via the fecal-oral route..." Immune System Imbalance (TH2 Dominance) The Condition "...These include AIDS, CFS, candidiasis, multiple allergies, multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), viral hepatitis, gulf war illness, cancer and other illnesses..." Infectious Mononucleosis - Mono The Condition "...Possible complications include ... Hepatitis with jaundice (more common in patients older than 35)..." Jaundice The Condition "...A third type of jaundice occurs when the liver cells are damaged by diseases such as hepatitis or cirrhosis of the liver; the damaged liver is unable to remove bilirubin from the blood..." Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis The Condition "...pericarditis or, much less commonly, hepatitis, pulmonary interstitial fibrosis or central nervous system involvement)..." Lecithin / Choline As A Treatment "...Phosphatidyl choline has been used in connection with the following conditions ... Alzheimer's disease, Bipolar disorder, Hepatitis, High cholesterol..." Liver Cancer The Condition "...Studies have shown the following risk factors ... Chronic liver infection (hepatitis) -- Certain viruses can infect the liver, and the infection may be chronic..." Liver Detoxification / Support Requirement The Condition "...Dandelion Artichoke leaf extract (cynara which becomes caffeic acid in stomach) Curcumin Bile movement enhancement (cholagogues) Dandelion (enhances flow and improves bile duct inflammation, hepatitis, gallstones, jaundice) Beet juice and taurine (thins the bile) Coffee enemas Liver/gallbladder flushing Fatty Infiltration reduction Alcohol avoidance Low fat diet High water-insoluble fiber..." Liver Function That Should Be Checked The Condition "...hepatitis, toxins, cirrhosis), biliary obstruction, cholestasis, dehydration, diabetes insipidus, cystic fibrosis, leukemia, alcoholic cirrhosis, Hodgkin's disease, malnutrition, nephrotic syndrome,..." Oregon Grape Root As A Treatment "...Traditional uses of Oregon grape include: acne, arthritis, bronchial congestion, chronic fatigue, eczema, hepatitis, herpes, hypoglycemia, indigestion, lymphatic congestion, menstrual problems, psoriasis, scrofula, syphilis, and vaginitis..." Peritonitis The Condition "...Risk factors for liver disease include alcoholic cirrhosis and other diseases that lead to cirrhosis, such as viral hepatitis..." Phyllanthus As A Treatment "...History; Source An Ayurvedic herb, Phyllanthus has been used in connection with secondary hepatitis and other pain, and in Ayurvedic medicine for over 2,000 years..." Picrorhiza As A Treatment "...A series of cases of acute viral hepatitis in India were reportedly treated successfully by a combination of picrorhiza with a variety of minerals..." Pleurisy The Condition "...The underlying medical conditions that can cause pleurisy are numerous and include ... Autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis..." Schisandra Berry Extract As A Treatment "...Human trials completed in China (one double-blind and the other preliminary) have shown that schisandra may help people with chronic viral hepatitis..." Schizophrenia The Condition "...Interferon is a treatment for hepatitis..." Selenium Requirement Relationship to Hepatitis "...A large-scale study has shown that selenium supplementation reduces the incidence of viral hepatitis in selenium-deficient populations, presumably by enhancing immune function..." SGOT Related Topic "SGOT and SGPT: Liver enzymes that are normally only present in minute quantities in the blood, but become elevated under a variety of circumstances, particularly hepatitis..." Silymarin / Milk Thistle As A Treatment "...In numerous clinical studies, silymarin has been shown to have positive effects in treating virtually every type of liver disease including cirrhosis, hepatitis, jaundice, and chemical- or alcohol-induced fatty liver..." Sjogren's Syndrome The Condition "...It can also cause hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) and cirrhosis (hardening of the liver)..." Splenitis Related Topic "...Splenomegaly is often associated with viral hepatitis, mononucleosis, typhoid fever and abnormally high levels of red blood cells or platelets..." Ulcerative Colitis The Condition "...Ulcerative colitis may also cause problems such as arthritis, inflammation of the eye, liver disease (fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis), osteoporosis, skin rashes, anemia, and kidney stones..." Vasculitis The Condition "...Liver diseases such as chronic hepatitis, alcoholic cirrhosis and biliary cirrhosis are associated with lowered hepatic clearance and increased circulating immune complexes..." Very Low Density Lipids Related Topic "...Chronic elevation occurs when the tissues cannot absorb them or the liver is overwhelmed by carbohydrates, such as in alcoholism, some hepatitis, and diabetes..." Wilson's Disease The Condition "...The initial illness may be an episode of acute hepatitis, occasionally misdiagnosed as infectious mononucleosis..."

Last updated: Apr 07, 2008