hepatic and biliary disorders
Hepatitis B, Chronic
Symptoms and Signs of Chronic Hepatitis B
Symptoms of chronic hepatitis B vary depending on the degree of underlying liver damage. Many patients, particularly children, are asymptomatic. However, malaise, anorexia, and fatigue are common, sometimes with low-grade fever and nonspecific upper abdominal discomfort. Jaundice is usually absent. Often, the first findings are Signs of chronic liver disease or cirrhosis (eg, splenomegaly, spider nevi, palmar erythema) Complications of Cirrhosis (eg, Extrahepatic manifestations may include Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) and 