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Hepatitis B, acute
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Infection caused by hepatitis B virus of less than 6 months duration
Affects the liver
Symptoms may include dark urine, yellow coloring of the skin and eyes, tiredness, nausea and vomiting and right upper abdominal pain
Commonly spread by sexual contact with infected person or contact with infected blood
Can also be spread from mother to infant during childbirth
Affects males and females
Can occur at any age but infants are at highest risk to develop long-term disease
May be mild without symptoms to severe
Treatments
If exposed, get hepatitis B immune globulin within 24 hours
Avoid alcohol
Avoid any medicines that cause liver damage
Eat small, frequent meals early in the day
Maintain a healthy diet
Get plenty of rest
Exercise regularly
Practice safe sex
Do not share needles or syringes
Be cautious of blood products
FOR PAIN
Apply hot or cold packs to the area
Relaxation techniques
Distraction
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
FOR NAUSEA
Drink clear or ice-cold drinks (avoid drinks high in sugar)
Eat light, bland foods (crackers or plain bread)
Avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods
Eat slowly and eat smaller, more frequent meals
Do not mix hot and cold foods
Avoid activity after eating
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Diphenhydramine
Cyclizine
Dimenhydrinate
Meclizine
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