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Beware! Hepatitis Is A Common Risk Factor For Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, And Liver Cancer

Here's all you need to know about viral hepatitis, including the most common types, causes, treatment and prevention.

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Published by: Longjam Dineshwori | Updated : August 2, 2022 2:33 PM IST

    Today is World Hepatitis Day, which is observed annually on July 28th to make people aware about the burden of hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that can sometimes lead to serious complications such as cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer. In most cases, the condition is caused by a virus. But it can also result from heavy alcohol use, toxins, some medications, and certain medical conditions. In this video, Dr. Mubasheer Ali, Senior Consultant, General Medicine, Apollo Telehealth, explains all about viral hepatitis, including the most common types, causes, treatment and prevention.

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