Hepatitis is characterized by destruction of liver cells and the presence of inflammatory cells of liver tissue caused by excessive consumption of alcohol, gallbladder disease, or pancreas, including adverse reactions and infections. There are many other pathogens that can cause liver inflammation or hepatitis. But unfortunately the term is often used to refer to specific groups, such as hepatitis A, B and C.
Person may develop when the virus hepatitis, which can cause liver inflammation, or exposure to substances that can cause hepatitis contract. There are two ways that can lead to hepatitis: it can happen either after infection or autoimmune process.
Hepatitis can be divided into two subgroups:
First is acute hepatitis, acute hepatitis caused by a low after inflammation that damages the normal function of liver and a maturity of less than six months. People with weakened immune system and weaken the liver, which is more likely to be infected with hepatitis.
And the second is chronic hepatitis; chronic hepatitis means active, ongoing inflammation of the liver that lasts longer than six months. Chronic hepatitis, but much less frequently than acute hepatitis, can persist for years or even decades. This may be caused by hepatitis B and C drugs and excessive alcohol consumption. It can also lead to cirrhosis, with an enlarged spleen and accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. For some people, other inflammation slowly damages the liver, potentially severe liver scarring, liver failure and sometimes liver cancer.
