Chronic Hepatitis

Question 1

1. Classified as either chronic persistent hepatitis or chronic active hepatitis
2. Causes of this condition
3. Diagnosis

Answer 1

1. Chronic Hepatitis
2. Viruses, Medications, Metabolic Abnormalities, Autoimmune Disorders
3. Serologic Testing & Liver Biopsy

Question 2

Symptoms of Chronic Hepatitis

Answer 2

– Nonspecific and mild
– Fatigue – Malaise
– Loss of appetite
– Polyarthralgia
– Intermittent right upper quadrant
discomfort
– Sleep disturbance

Question 3

Symptoms of advanced disease

Answer 3

– Acute exacerbation
– Nausea
– Poor appetite
– Weight loss
– Muscle weakness
– Itching
– Dark urine
– Jaundice