Hepatitis A
What is the Treatment for Hepatitis A?
No specific medications are used to treat Hepatitis A. Usually treatment decisions are based on the symptoms experienced. Bed rest and decreased physical activity are recommended for those experiencing fatigue. Increased intake of water is advised in most cases to prevent dehydration. All alcohol should be avoided as this may provoke a relapse of the disease. About 99 percent of Hepatitis A patients recover without medical intervention.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Hepatitis A Information for the Public" http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/A/index.htm Retrieved February 9, 2011
Dolan, Mathew, The Hepatitis Handbook. North Atlantic Books, 1999.
Hepatitis Foundation International. "The ABC's of Hepatitis" http://www.hepfi.org/living/liv_abc.html Retrieved February 9, 2011.
Mayo Clinic. "Hepatitis A" http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hepatitis-a/DS00397 Retrieved February 9, 2011.
Palmer, MD, Melissa. Dr. Melissa Palmer’s Guide to Hepatitis & Liver Disease. New York: Avery Trade, 2004.