Toxic hepatitis - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Exposure to any kind of chemical or solvent can cause toxic hepatitis. This can also happen by inhaling the chemical or by touching the skin.

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Consumption of many over-the-counter medicines can cause toxic hepatitis. This includes ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen, anesthetics, anti-seizure drugs, antidepressants, and rheumatic drugs.

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One treatment for cancer is chemotherapy. This treatment can cause toxic hepatitis by affecting the liver. The drugs used in this therapy are toxic and can affect the liver.

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It will be surprising to know, but, indeed, some herbal supplements can also cause toxic hepatitis. Herbal supplements such as aloe vera, black cohosh, comfrey, or ephedra can help.

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Alcohol consumption can damage the liver, especially when drugs are mixed with alcohol.

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If the test shows that exposure to a chemical or drug has caused toxic hepatitis, then it is asked to stay away from it. Then even if the work has to be changed.

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It becomes very important to stay away from alcohol because it can gradually damage the liver so much that it becomes difficult to treat it.

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People who have very severe symptoms of toxic hepatitis are admitted to the hospital. There, on the advice of the doctor, medicines are given intravenously so that vomiting can be stopped. Doctors also monitor liver damage.

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If the liver stops working properly, then, in that case, the doctor may suggest a liver transplant. In a liver transplant, the damaged liver is removed and replaced with a healthy liver from a donor.

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