What are the symptoms of hepatitis A , B and C? Do symptoms always appear?Where can I get vaccinated for both? Is it safe? And how much does it cost?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Viral hepatitis is caused by the hepatitis and other viruses. Some types of hepatitis only result in acute infection without causing permanent damage to the liver. Other types can persist for many yea... Read More
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I had hepatitis A on March 2013 and was cured on June 2013. Can I take antibiotics? Can I drink alcohol now?
3 Answers
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- You can behave normally simply don't abuse alcohol.
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I have a hepatitis b hbsAg which is positive and this is every time problem when I apply for the visa :(. is there anyway to eradicate it?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- the virus of hepatitis bwill be eliminated after several months
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When can I drink alcohol after being cured from Hepatitis A?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- If all the liver post-cure (lab) tests are negative, you can start after a couple of weeks to drink a small amount of alcohol.
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I have just been curred from hepatites A. Can I fast in Ramadan?
Dr. Ghassan Nawfal,
Surgery
- It would be better not to, since fasting puts some strain on your liver which needs to rest following the hepatitis A infection.
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Liver health and fastening after curing from hepatitis a?
Dr. Ghassan Nawfal,
Surgery
- Following a recent hepatitis A infection, it is not recommended to fast since both Hepatitis and fasting overwork the liver.
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How long after start of incubation period of hepatitis A starts can I resume strenuous sports? It is has been a month already and I feel physically good
Dr. Jean Esso,
Anesthesiology
- The only treatment for Hepatitis A is rest with adequate nutrition and hydration except in specific cases where hospitalization is needed.
I think strenuous activity should be avoided until liver func... Read More
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