Hepatitis has become deadly, Gujarat ranks second in the country in terms of highest deaths, 95 deaths in a year

World Hepatitis Day: Hepatitis cases are increasing alarmingly in Gujarat. What is also more worrying is that after Corona, there has been a 5-7-fold increase in cases of hepatitis “A” related liver failure. Apart from this, the incidence of hepatitis has increased in people aged 10-25. In the last 6 years, 474 people have died due to hepatitis ‘B’ in Gujarat.

In terms of hepatitis, Gujarat has a higher seroprevalence rate than the national average. The seroprevalence rate of hepatitis B across the country is 0.95 percent, while in Gujarat it is 1.2 percent. Talking about hepatitis C, the national seroprevalence rate is .32 percent, while in Gujarat this rate is 0.19 percent. In terms of hepatitis B, Gujarat is ranked sixth in the country after Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. What is even more shocking is that a majority of the country's population is probably living with Hepatitis B and often they are not even aware of their condition.

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Liver transplant physician Dr. Pathik Parikh said, 'There has been at least a 5.7-fold increase in cases of hepatitis A-related liver failure compared to the pre-corona period. The hepatitis 'A' virus, which used to be mild in humans, is now seen as more aggressive and has serious consequences. Many patients have to undergo liver transplants. In some cases, the virus leads to multiple organ failure and ultimately death.'

What are the symptoms of hepatitis 'A'?

It is a type of inflammation. It is caused by contaminated food, water or direct contact with an infected person. Its symptoms include extreme tiredness and weakness, sudden nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain or discomfort, loss of appetite, mild fever, dark urine, joint pain, and yellowing of the skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice).

Risk of hepatitis due to poor hygiene

Hepatitis 'A' is mainly caused by poor hygiene and its cases increase during the monsoon season. It can be spread by drinking contaminated food or water. Hepatitis can be diagnosed with a simple blood test.

Hepatitis can also be caused by jaundice

If not treated properly and on time, jaundice can lead to hepatitis. The risk of liver failure due to hepatitis is 1 to 2 percent.

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