Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection. However, it can also result from certain medical conditions, exposure to toxins, specific medications, or heavy alcohol use. The main types include viral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, and alcoholic hepatitis. In many cases, hepatitis can remain undetected in the gastrointestinal (GI) system for weeks—or even years—before symptoms appear. It is often discovered incidentally during routine lab tests. I...