Overview Of The Digestive System
- Hepatitis Overview
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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Treatment
A person with a severe case of viral hepatitis may need to see a a doctor who specializes in the digestive system (a gastroenterologist) and may require hospital treatment. For milder cases, your doctor may recommend bed rest and a modified diet - usually small, frequent, high-calorie meals, with plenty of fluids. A variety of medications are available to treat hepatitis B and C.
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