Hepatitis Unveiled: Types of Hepatitis and their causes

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, often caused by a viral infection or injury. It may also result from several other factors such as, toxins, certain medications, and autoimmune diseases. Just about any liver disease will cause hepatitis. Sometimes the injury and the inflammatory response are temporary, but sometimes they are ongoing. The liver, a vital organ, processes nutrients, filters the blood, and fights infections. Inflammation can impair these functions, leading to significant health issues. There are many causes of hepatitis. Viral hepatitis is caused by a virus and can either be acute which can last less than six months or chronic, lasting for more than six months. Viral hepatitis can be spread from person to person. Some types of viral hepatitis can be spread through sexual contact.