Hepatitis D

Hepatitis D, also known as the hepatitis delta virus, is an infection that causes the liver to become inflamed. This swelling can impair liver function and cause long-term liver problems, including liver scarring and cancer. The condition is caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV).

Signs and Symptoms

Individuals with hepatitis d may experience the following symptoms:

Severity: Mild · Moderate · Severe

• joint pain (Moderate)
• vomiting (Severe)
• fatigue (Moderate)
• yellowish skin (Moderate)
• dark urine (Moderate)
• nausea (Severe)
• loss of appetite (Moderate)
• abdominal pain (Moderate)
• yellowing of eyes (Moderate)

Management and Self-Care

Recommended measures for managing hepatitis d include:

• consult doctor
• medication
• eat healthy
• follow up