Whats the Treatment for Hepatitis A?
No specific treatment exists for hepatitis A. But some supportive therapies can be taken to ease the condition. Locating the primary source and preventing further outbreaks are paramount. Initial therapy often consists of bed rest. The patient should probably not work during the acute phase of the illness. Bed rest during the acute illness may be important, although data to support this practice are lacking. Restricting transmission is important, especially in the early phases of the illness. Patients should avoid alcohol and medications that may accumulate in liver disease. Otherwise, no specific dietary restrictions are necessary. Gammaglobulin (normal immunoglobulin) may reduce the severity of the disease when administered to people who have been exposed to hepatitis A virus but have not yet developed any symptoms.
