liver and gallbladder disorders
Hepatitis E
Treatment of Hepatitis E
General measures Possiblyribavirinfor chronic hepatitis E People with hepatitis E should not drink alcohol because it can damage the liver further. There is no need to avoid certain foods or limit activity. There is no specific treatment for acute hepatitis E. If itching occurs,cholestyramine, taken by mouth, may relieve the itching. Ribavirin(an antiviral drug), given for 12 weeks, may be an effective treatment for chronic hepatitis E, but further study is needed. Most people can safely return to work after jaundice resolves. 