The signs of hepatitis in men can appear only in the presence of an acute form of the disease. This pathology is characterized by the development of the inflammatory process in the liver and changes in the cytological qualities of the organ. Often the disease is detected with a planned medical examination. In many cases, patients feel that they have acute respiratory ailments. This leads to incorrect treatment. The signs of the disease are disappearing. The organ preserves the received damage. This form leads to the development of various complications, which can occur in a few years.
Varieties of the disease
There are several types of hepatitis that affect the liver. The difference lies in the methods of distribution. Hepatitis A is detected in acute inflammatory process in the liver. This ailment is transmitted to the surrounding household path. Form A is well curable and completely eliminated under the strict supervision of a specialist.
Type B hepatitis is more dangerous for others. It spreads through the circulatory system and resembles a viral disease. With this pathology, liver cells are attacked by microorganisms. Microbes cause a change in the cell membrane. After treatment, a non-typical organ scar tissue is found on the liver.
The viral form of hepatitis C is widespread. This ailment can not be completely eliminated and leads to irreversible processes in the liver. The danger lies in the form of its transfer. Often the carrier has no characteristic signs of the disease. This form of the disease is called carrier. A man who has type C hepatitis is contagious to others. If the diagnosis revealed this disease, urgent hospitalization is necessary, followed by isolation until a stable remission is achieved.
All forms of hepatitis have a number of symptoms, according to which it is possible to assume the presence of such a diagnosis. To clarify the type of pathology, doctors conduct a thorough examination of the blood fluid and ultrasound diagnosis of the liver.
Liver disease of the type C
This form of the disease is widespread among the population of the whole planet. More than 3% of people are carriers of this hepatitis. The form refers to viral diseases.
When exposed to the liver, the virus causes irreversible changes in the cell membrane. It begins to decompose. The spread of the disease is accompanied by a gradual destruction of the liver and a decrease in its function. The organ ceases to purify the blood in the required volume. The quality of the liquid is reduced.
Blood is the main supplier of oxygen to a variety of tissues. Oxygen is necessary to maintain metabolic processes. Deterioration of the quality of blood purification results in a decrease in metabolic processes. Fabrics begin to age quickly and lose elasticity.
The danger is a rapid spread and a long incubation period. Pathology is transmitted in several ways:
- through the blood fluid;
- by common objects of use;
- by the sexual way.
This ailment is considered a problem for men who are addicted to narcotic substances. Using a common syringe with the introduction of the substance is accompanied by a rapid infection.
Many men get infected with this disease during sexual intercourse. An unprotected sexual act and promiscuous connections lead to a rapid infection of a large number of people. This feature is specifically hepatitis C.
This disease has a common similarity with other types. It is easily distributed by household means. The use of common objects leads to the development of ailment in several members of the same family. The same danger is present when visiting public saunas and baths. Poor surface treatment does not completely eliminate the infection. There is a risk of infection.
Time of development of the disease
Each form has a certain time of incubation development. The most rapidly spreading hepatitis A. This disease in the people is called jaundice. After contact with a sick man, the first signs of an illness appear after 7-10 days. In rare cases, the carrier can be two weeks.
Type B hepatitis can occur only after 5-6 months. Rarely signs can be detected earlier. This is due to a decrease in the protective properties of the body. The decline of immunity causes rapid spread of the virus through the liver.
Type C can have a different duration of the incubation period. In many men, pathology has no external manifestations. The average duration of the incubation period is 4-5 months. Identify the pathology can be due to the presence of additional signs.
Symptoms of the disease
All types of hepatitis in men have a number of common symptoms with rot-virus diseases. Initially, the following symptoms appear:
- increase in temperature;
- febrile state;
- presence of headaches;
- development of dyspepsia;
- pain in right side.
In the first days after activation of the virus, the patient observes a slight increase in temperature. A few days the temperature is kept at around 37.3-37.5 degrees. Gradually the indicators increase. To this attribute is added a febrile syndrome. The man feels a chill. There is a tremor of extremities.
After the temperature, there is a pain in the right side. This sign indicates the development of pathology. To the pain are added the symptoms of the rot-virus infection. After each meal, the man experiences the urge to vomit. Acute diarrhea appears. Gradually, eating leads to a loss of digestion.
With type A and B hepatitis, these symptoms may disappear during antibiotic therapy. In this case, you should pay attention to the specific signs of the disease.
Characteristic symptoms of the disease
There are more clear signs of hepatitis damage to the liver. These symptoms appear with the active spread of the disease. Often on such symptoms, an advanced form of hepatitis is detected.
When establishing the disease, it is necessary to pay attention to the following phenomena:
- changes in the quality of stool;
- coloring of the skin;
- characteristics of sclera.
First of all, the lesion occurs in the liver cells. It is responsible for purifying the blood and removing various degradation products from the liquid. The deterioration of this function leads to the preservation of negative substances in the organ. When the products of decomposition pass through the intestine, feces discolour. The masses become white or gray. Also observed gluing of feces. In structure, it resembles plasticine.
More severe damage to the body leads to changes in the color of the skin. Normally, the skin of a man has a pink-beige color. In hepatitis, a change in the structure of epidermal cells is observed. The skin begins to turn yellow. The severe form of the disease leads to a strong yellowness. The spread of the process is accompanied by a change in the color of the eye sclera. She begins to turn yellow.
After the spread of hepatitis, negative processes in the kidneys are observed. All accumulated decay products from the liver begin to enter the renal pelvis. The urinary fluid begins to gradually darken. Accumulation of negative substances leads to a strong clouding and darkening of urine. The liquid turns brown. The appearance of these signs is observed when the body is severely affected.
Methods of research and prevention
The appearance of all signs of hepatitis should be accompanied by an urgent hospitalization of a man.
For investigation, a small amount of blood from the ulnar vein is taken. It examines the content of red blood cells and the presence of antibodies. Antibodies are produced by the autoimmune system of a man. Substances are a means of protection against viral microorganisms. If a small number of young erythrocytes is found, the doctor prescribes an ultrasound examination of the liver.
To avoid infection with this disease, you must follow certain rules. Sexual contact with an unfamiliar partner should only be done using a condom. Do not use general items for personal hygiene. You should get rid of addiction.
Hepatitis is a dangerous disease in modern men. This disease is not always treatable. If the patient is not careful, the consequences can be fatal.
