Silent Liver Damage From Hepatitis B and C | Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills

Dr Sharath Putta, Head & Consultant - Hepatology & Liver Transplant, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad Reg. No : 38213, opens by clarifying what hepatitis actually means. It is not a single disease but a term for liver inflammation or injury, which can be caused by viral infections, alcohol, fatty liver, medications, or an overactive immune system. The hepatitis viruses come in five types: A, B, C, D, and E. Types A and E cause most sudden-onset infections, while B and C cause long-term chronic damage. He distinguishes between two very different disease patterns. Acute hepatitis hits suddenly, and a previously healthy person develops jaundice, vomiting, abdominal pain, and abnormal liver tests. Chronic hepatitis is the more dangerous pattern because it causes no symptoms for years, quietly damaging the liver until the disease is already advanced. Hepatitis B and C both follow this silent path, which is why most people don't know they have it until something more serious shows up. Detection requires a blood test. Dr Sharath also explains who should get tested. People over 25 or 30 as part of a routine wellness check, anyone with a family member who has Hepatitis B or C, healthcare workers who are regularly exposed, and anyone who has had multiple blood transfusions or surgeries should be tested regularly. Families share living spaces, kitchens, and washrooms, and horizontal spread within households is a real risk. If a mother tests positive, her children should be tested too. Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills has a hepatology and liver transplant department that manages viral hepatitis, liver cancer, and end-stage liver disease, with screening available for at-risk individuals and families. 📌 To consult Dr Sharath Putta or book an appointment at Apollo Hospitals: https://www.apollohospitals.com/docto... 📞Need immediate assistance? Get in touch with us through: ✅ WhatsApp us at +91 9121241066 or click to chat with us: https://wa.me/message/IQQ6CGQGD7FSI1 📞 Call us on +918069991049 📧 Email us at query_hyd@apollohospitals.com 👉 Learn more about the latest advancements in treatments and procedures on the Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad website: 🌐 https://bit.ly/ApolloHospitalHyderabad Disclaimer: This post is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised guidance and treatment options. *This post contains AI-generated visuals. #Hepatitis #LiverCancer #HepatitisB #HepatitisC #Hepatology #DrSharathPutta #ApolloJubileeHills #ApolloHospitals