Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver tissue. Some people with hepatitis have no symptoms, whereas others develop yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes, poor appetite, vomiting, tiredness, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
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ICD-10 ChapterXI: Diseases of the Digestive System 1 Condition Classinfectious, gastroenterologic, hepatologic 2 Connections
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2. Hepatitis (Wikipedia)
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Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver tissue.
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causes: Viral infections (Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E), alcohol, drugs/toxins, autoimmune diseases, metabolic disorders
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Other common causes of hepatitis include heavy alcohol use, certain medications, toxins, other infections, autoimmune diseases, and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
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