Talking about Hepatitis B is a serious viral infection that affects the liver primarily. It is very important for us to understand this illness so we can take care of ourselves and protect others from the same by spreading awareness.

Here, we will explore what hepatitis B is, how it spreads, and what symptoms to look for. Also what we can do to stay healthy? Make sure to go through the full blog in order to not miss a single detail about hepatitis B. If you are a patient of it or want to dodge this situation in the future.

What is Hepatitis B?

• In simple terms, hepatitis B is a virus that can cause infection in our liver and damage it significantly.
• clearing the major doubt that it is very different from a cold or the flu because it mainly affects our liver, not our whole body.

Hepatitis B Causes:

• Hepatitis B spreads from person to person through the blood or body fluids of someone who has the virus.
• We can get it from an infected mother during childbirth, by sharing needles or personal items like toothbrushes with an infected person, or through unprotected sex with someone who has the virus.

Symptoms of Hepatitis B:

• Some people with hepatitis B may not have any symptoms at all, which means they may not feel sick even though they have the virus.
• Others may experience tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea, yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), and dark urine.
• Noticing the symptoms of Hepatitis B is very crucial as if delayed in identifying the situation can get worse.

Hepatitis B Treatment:

• Vaccination: The best way to prevent hepatitis B is by getting vaccinated. It’s a simple shot that protects us from the virus.
• Clean Hands: Washing our hands with soap and water regularly helps keep us safe from many germs, including hepatitis B.
• Safe Practices: We should always avoid sharing personal items like toothbrushes, razors, or needles.
• Safer Habits: It’s essential to practice safe behaviors as we grow older, such as using condoms during sex, to protect ourselves from Hepatitis B and other infections.

Dr. Kailash Mishra
Director & Gastroenterologist Consultant
Prime Gastro Liver Clinic