Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease. It is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV)
Transmission
- Blood and bodily fluids: Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through contact with infected blood and other bodily fluids.
- Mother to child: It can be transmitted from an infected mother to her baby during childbirth.
- Unsafe injections and transfusions: It can also spread through the use of contaminated needles and syringes, and through blood transfusions that have not been properly screened.
- Sexual contact: Unprotected sex with an infected partner can also transmit the virus.
Symptoms
- Acute infection: Some people may experience symptoms shortly after being infected, including:
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
- Dark urine
- Fatigue
- Nausea and vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
- Chronic infection: Many people may be asymptomatic for years. Chronic hepatitis B can lead to serious complications such as:
- Cirrhosis (scarring of the liver)
- Liver failure
- Liver cancer
Diagnosis
- Blood tests can detect the presence of the hepatitis B virus or antibodies produced in response to the virus
Homoeopathy Treatment In Hepatitis-B
Homeopathy is an alternative medical system that uses highly diluted substances with the aim of triggering the body’s natural healing processes. However, it is important to note that the effectiveness of homeopathic treatments for chronic viral infections like hepatitis B
Homeopathic remedies for hepatitis B:
- Chelidonium Majus: Used for liver conditions with symptoms such as jaundice and pain under the right shoulder blade.
- Carduus Marianus (Milk Thistle): Believed to support liver health and treat liver disorders.
- Lycopodium: Used for liver and digestive issues, particularly when there is bloating and flatulence.
- Nux Vomica: Often used for conditions related to the liver, especially when there are symptoms of irritability, indigestion, and sensitivity to noise and light.
- Phosphorus: Used for various liver conditions, including those associated with hepatitis and cirrhosis.
