Toxin or Drug-Induced Hepatitis

One of the liver’s primary functions is to remove harmful substances from the blood. Hepatitis E can develop when livers are overburdened by toxins, medications and illegal drug use. Although hepatitis E is considered an acute condition, meaning treatment is necessary and vital for survival, it is curable, unlike some other forms of hepatitis.

Symptoms of hepatitis include:

fever
aches
nausea and vomiting
loss of appetite
slight abdominal pain
diarrhea
fatigue

People who develop serious liver disease may show these signs:

yellow, jaundiced skin
dark urine
itching
light colored stools
enlarged spleen
hives

The most likely symptoms of people with toxin or drug-induced hepatitis are:

headache
dizziness
drowsiness
circulation problems

Toxins can enter the body by ingestion, inhalation, through the pores of the skin, or by touching eyes or other membranes with infected hands or materials. People who work with harmful chemicals, such as researchers, construction workers, agricultural workers and factory workers are at a greater risk of developing hepatitis E.

People who take large amounts of prescription medication are also at risk, especially those who take Serzone; anti-cancer drugs like tagfur, MTX and cytozan; and diabetes medications. Some of these drugs, like Serzone, have resulted in serious injury and have even led to death. If you have developed drug-induced hepatitis from using Serzone, contact a personal injury attorney. You may be compensated for your medical expenses, pain and suffering.

People who use illegal drugs or who consume large amounts of alcohol are also at risk of developing hepatitis. If you need help quitting, contact a local Alcoholic’s Anonymous or other drug counseling center.

Taking care of your liver is important. The liver is also responsible for breaking down fats, converting glucose to glycogen, creating urine, making amino acids, storing vitamins and minerals, and maintain a proper amount of glucose in the blood. Although people can receive liver transplants, the waiting list is more than 17,000 people long. Whole livers can be transplanted, as well as parts of livers. People who are actively using alcohol or drugs are not eligible for liver transplants. People with cancer, heart disease, HIV, or severe infection are also not eligible.

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Toxin or Drug-Induced Hepatitis One of the liver’s primary functions is to remove harmful substances from the blood. Hepatitis E can develop when livers are overburdened by toxins, medications and illegal drug use. Although hepatitis E is considered an acute condition, meaning treatment is necessary and vital for survival, it is curable, unlike some other forms of hepatitis. Symptoms of hepatitis include: fever aches nausea and vomiting loss of appetite slight abdominal pain diarrhea fatigue People who develop serious liver disease may show these signs: yellow, jaundiced skin dark urine itching light colored stools enlarged spleen hives The most likely symptoms of people with toxin or drug-induced hepatitis are: headache dizziness drowsiness circulation problems Toxins can enter the body by ingestion, inhalation, through the pores of the skin, or by touching eyes or other membranes with infected hands or materials. People who work with harmful chemicals, such as researchers, construction workers, agricultural workers and factory workers are at a greater risk of developing hepatitis E. People who take large amounts of prescription medication are also at risk, especially those who take Serzone; anti-cancer drugs like tagfur, MTX and cytozan; and diabetes medications. Some of these drugs, like Serzone, have resulted in serious injury and have even led to death. If you have developed drug-induced hepatitis from using Serzone, contact a personal injury attorney. You may be compensated for your medical expenses, pain and suffering. People who use illegal drugs or who consume large amounts of alcohol are also at risk of developing hepatitis. If you need help quitting, contact a local Alcoholic’s Anonymous or other drug counseling center. Taking care of your liver is important. The liver is also responsible for breaking down fats, converting glucose to glycogen, creating urine, making amino acids, storing vitamins and minerals, and maintain a proper amount of glucose in the blood. Although people can receive liver transplants, the waiting list is more than 17,000 people long. Whole livers can be transplanted, as well as parts of livers. People who are actively using alcohol or drugs are not eligible for liver transplants. People with cancer, heart disease, HIV, or severe infection are also not eligible.