La Nación / They warn that both types of hepatitis are highly contagious but can be treated and prevented

In recent years, hepatitis cases have been increasing across the country, and in many cases patients prefer to seek help from natural doctors, turning to hospitals only when their condition worsens. Health professionals remind the public that these diseases are preventable and treatable as long as timely measures are taken.

Dr. Marcos Girala, a hepatologist at the hospital’s gastroenterology department explains There are many types of hepatitis, and they are all highly contagious. Additionally, many people preferred to see natural doctors known as py’aruru or tiricia, which resulted in patients coming in very sick.

“Hepatitis A is a disease that does not stay, it does not stay in the body over time, a person can have this disease and it can become very serious and in some cases can lead to deathbut it does not persist in the body for many years,” the professional said.

This type of hepatitis is easily spread through the mouth and through feces, which can pose a risk to children in schools. “If children in day care centers or schools lack hygienic conditions, contagion is likely to occur.“, he pointed out.

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In the case of hepatitis B, which also attacks the liver, its initial symptoms are very similar to those of hepatitis A, but it may not be curable and patients may live with the disease for a long time.. “For a previously healthy adult, this recovery will be complete. 95 to 98 percent of patients will achieve clinical cure and the disease will disappear,” he stressed.

Gilala emphasized that in this type of hepatitis, patients may not experience any symptoms and are only discovered after routine examinations.But there are also patients Typical symptoms of hepatitis include yellowing of the skin, Coca-Cola-colored urine, light-colored stools, weakness, loss of appetite, and recovery.

He added that contagion can occur for even the simplest procedures, such as piercings and tattoos, if disposable or sterilized single-use items are not used. “It is transmitted sexually and vertically (from mother to child during childbirth).As for other blood-related issues, such as blood transfusions and organ transplants”, he pointed out.

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He expressed There are preventive vaccines that can reduce the incidence of disease, they are effective and very safe.. “For active hepatitis, treatment is necessary, The National HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections Program (Pronasida) provides free, easy-to-take medicines. Likewise, complex follow-up studies are conducted there and are freely available to everyone,” he confirmed.

Hospital de Clínicas has a hepatology specialist and appointments can be made through the gastroenterology window.. Gastroenterologists who graduate from the FCM-UNA training program and are rehired hold the titles of gastroenterologist, hepatologist, and digestive endoscopist.

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