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. If you have risk factors such as exposure to contaminated blood, water, or food, poor sanitation, or unprotected sex with an infected partner, it is important to consult a gastroenterologist.

What You Need to Know About Hepatitis 🩺

July is Hepatitis Awareness Month, and it’s time to shed light on this silent but serious health condition. The most common types are Hepatitis A, B, and C, each with different causes and outcomes.

🔍 Quick Facts:

• Hepatitis A is usually spread through contaminated food or water. It’s preventable by vaccine.
• Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood, sexual contact, or from mother to child. A vaccine is available.
• Hepatitis C spreads mainly through blood contact (e.g., sharing needles). While there’s no vaccine, it is curable with proper treatment.

👀 Why It Matters:
Millions of people live with hepatitis without knowing it, as symptoms can be mild or absent until serious liver damage occurs.

🛡️ Protect Yourself:

• Get vaccinated (for Hep A & B)
• Practice safe sex
• Avoid sharing personal items like razors or needles
• Get tested—especially if you’re in a high-risk group

🧬 Early detection saves lives. Talk to your doctor, know your status by getting tested at Junvon Lab, and help spread awareness—not the virus.