Hepatitis A - Other Treatment

Provided by: Healthwise
70% of users found this article helpful.

Other Treatment

Some people with hepatitis A may develop severe nausea, vomiting, and dehydration. If this happens to you, you may need to be hospitalized so you can receive additional fluids by vein (intravenous, or IV, fluids) and medications to control your symptoms.

Related Articles

» More treatment Articles

Author: Debby Golonka, MPH
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
W. Thomas London, MD - Hepatology
Last Updated: 11/16/2006

© 1995-2007, Healthwise, Incorporated, P.O. Box 1989, Boise, ID 83701. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. For more information, click here. Privacy Policy. How this information was developed.

Was this article helpful?
Tell us what you think.

Rate this article:
liked it no thanks
Email this Article Print this Article IM this Article
Syndication:

Filter By:

In the Spotlight

Treating Hepatitis B

Treatment of hepatitis B viral (HBV) infection depends on how active the virus is and whether you are at risk for liver damage.

Learn more »

Yahoo! Groups

Join the Conversation:

Join a Yahoo! Group and discuss topics with other members of the group.

All Hepatitis Groups »

Tell us what you think about Yahoo! Health - Send us your feedback