hepatic and biliary disorders
Overview of Chronic Hepatitis
Symptoms and Signs of Chronic Hepatitis
Clinical features of chronic hepatitis vary widely. About one third of cases develop after acute hepatitis, but most develop insidiously de novo. Many patients are asymptomatic, regardless of the etiology. 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 Symptoms and Signs (eg, splenomegaly, spider nevi, palmar erythema) Complications of cirrhosis (eg, Portal Hypertension , A few patients with chronic hepatitis develop manifestations of cholestasis (eg, jaundice, pruritus, pale stools, steatorrhea). In autoimmune hepatitis, especially in young women, manifestations may involve virtually any body system and can include acne, amenorrhea, arthralgia, ulcerative colitis, pulmonary fibrosis, thyroiditis, nephritis, and hemolytic anemia. Chronic hepatitis C is occasionally associated with Lichen Planus , 