Hepatitis B as a term refers to an infectious illness caused by HBV (Hepatitis B) virus affecting the liver, which causes inflammation of liver called as Hepatitis. The acute illness causes liver inflammation, vomiting, jaundice and—rarely—death. Chronic hepatitis B may eventually cause liver cirrhosis and liver cancer—a fatal disease with very poor response to current chemotherapy.

Hepatitis B can be classified into two phases

1. Acute Hepatitis
2. Chronic Hepatitis

Acute Hepatitis: It refers to newly acquired infections. In most people with acute hepatitis, symptoms resolve over weeks to months and they are cured of the infection. However, a small number of people develop a very severe, life-threatening form of acute hepatitis called fulminant hepatitis.

Chronic Hepatitis:It refers to hepatitis infection lasting more than 6 months. The liver is an important organ that filters toxins out of the blood, stores energy for later use, helps with digestion, and makes substances that fight infections and control bleeding.

Hepatitis B virus primarily interferes with the functions of the liver by replicating in liver cells, known as hepatocytes. HBV virus can result in scarring of the liver leading to condition known as cirrhosis of liver, a condition traditionally associated with alcoholism but one that is also caused by chronic active hepatitis B infection. When this occurs, the liver can no longer carry out its normal functions and may fail completely. Chronic Hepatitis B also can lead to a type of liver cancer known as hepatocellular carcinoma.

Hepatitis B is caused due to infection from HBV virus. The virus is primarily found in the liver but is also present in the blood and certain body fluids.

How is HBV (Hepatitis B) virus transmitted?

• As Hepatitis B virus is a blood-borne virus the principal mode of transmission from one person to another is via blood or fluids contaminated with blood.
• Another important route of transmission is from an infected mother to a newborn child, which occurs during or shortly after birth.
• Semen, which contain small amounts of blood, and saliva that is contaminated with blood also carry the virus. The virus may be transmitted when these fluids come in contact with broken skin or a mucous membrane (in the mouth, genital organs, or rectum) of an uninfected person.

People who are at an increased risk of being infected with the hepatitis B virus include the following:

• Men or women who have multiple sex partners, especially if they don't use a condom
• Men or women who have sex with a person infected with hepatitis B virus
• Men who have sex with men
• People with other sexually transmitted diseases
• People who inject drugs with shared needles
• People who receive transfusions of blood or blood products
• People who undergo dialysis for kidney disease
• Health care workers/ Laboratory technicians who are stuck with needles or other sharp instruments contaminated with infected blood
• Infants born to infected mothers
• In certain cases, the source of transmission is never known.

You cannot get hepatitis B from the following activities:

• Having someone sneeze or cough on you
• Hugging someone
• Handshaking a persons hand
• Breastfeeding your child
• Eating food or drinking water
• Casual contact (such as an office or social setting)

Hepatitis B in majority of cases is asymptomatic but in cases where symptoms are present usually present after 1 to 4 months of getting infected.
Hepatitis b symptoms can be classified on the basis of duration of the illness.
1. Acute Hepatitis
2. Chronic Hepatitis
Acute Hepatitis: The acute infection with hepatitis B virus is associated with acute viral hepatitis, Presents itself as:

• Malaise,
• Loss of appetite,
• Nausea,
• Vomiting,
• Body aches,
• Mild fever,
• Dark urine,
• Jaundice.
• Itchy skin

These symptoms usually last for a few weeks and then gradually improve in most affected people.
Chronic hepatitis: It refers to hepatitis infection lasting more than 6 months. Chronic infection with Hepatitis B can lead to scarring of liver, which can cause cirrhosis. Significant amounts of scarring and cirrhosis lead to liver dysfunction. Symptoms of liver dysfunction may include the following:

• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite,
• Anaemia,
• Weight loss, wasting,
• Persistent jaundice,
• Fluid retention causing ascites (swelling of the belly) and sometimes the legs,
• Osteoporosis,
• Weight gain due to ascites,
• Difficulty with blood clotting,
• Vomiting with blood in the vomit,
• Bleeding from the nose, mouth, or rectum; or blood in the stool
• Breast enlargement in men,
• Rash on the palms,
• Spider-like blood vessels on the skin,
• Decreased absorption of vitamins A and D can cause impaired vision at night,
• Spleen enlargement,
• Hepatic encephalopathy (excessive sleepiness, mental confusion, and in advanced stages, development of coma)
• In certain cases it can lead to liver cancer.

Hepatitis B infection can be diagnosed with blood tests. These tests can detect pieces of the virus in the blood (antigens), antibodies against the virus, and viral DNA ('viral load'). Imaging studies like ultrasound and CT scan may be conducted to review the liver damage.

Homoeopathic Approach: As described in the article above causes hepatitis B can form a complex disease state Homoeopathy follows an individualistic approach towards patients suffering from hepatitis we believe that every individual is different and thus a full in-depth case study is the first step. Then referring to the stage of disease and individual response a particular line of treatment is adopted. A broad criterion of how the homoeopathic medicines act in cases of hepatitis B is mentioned below. The response to treatment can differ from one individual to another patients are advised to consult so that the mode of treatment can be discussed pertaining to their particular case.
Relieves Symptoms like:
1. Myalgia (muscle pain)
2. Arthralgia (joint pain)
3. Fatigue (extreme tiredness)
4. Anorexia (having no appetite)
5. Changes in your normal sense of smell and taste accompany anorexia
6. Nausea and vomiting
7. Diarrhea
8. Fever (usually low-grade and most common in hepatitis A and E)
9. Upper-right abdominal pain (pain in the upper belly on the right side, usually mild and constant)
10. Jaundice
11. Dark-colored urine
12. Light-colored stools

Controlling and reversing the underlying Disease process:

• Homoeopathic medicines have proven their efficacy in all sought of liver conditions and help by reviving the liver cells and helping in restoring their functions back to normal. It helps by increasing patients immune response thus reducing the virus load and improving the overall health of liver.
• If homoeopathic treatment is sought early it helps in preventing the progress of disease and preventing any complications (Liver cirrhosis, failure, cancer) from occurring, which are usually associated with the disease.
• We at DRSS provide our patients with diet charts, exercise schedules and guide them how to modify their lifestyle so that better results can be achieved.
• Our medicines can be started with conventional treatment depending upon the disease state and case.
• Homoeopathic medicines if taken under proper guidance from a well-qualified professional are extremely safe and have no side effects

After being diagnosed with liver disease, some of the first questions that a person typically asks are concerning his/her diet and nutrition. Each person has her own individual nutritional requirements, and these requirements may change over time.
A few things to avoid for liver health:
1. Avoid excessive alcohol: Liver specialists suggest that more than two drinks a day for men – and more than one drink a day for women – may even be too much for some people.
2. Avoid drugs and medicines taken with alcohol Medicines – especially the seemingly harmless acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol and other over-the-counter medications) – should never be taken with alcoholic beverages.
3. Avoid environmental pollutants Fumes from paint thinners bug sprays, and other aerosol sprays are picked up by the tiny blood vessels in your lungs and carried to your liver where they are detoxified and discharged in your bile.
4.Watch the Calories
5. Watch Vitamins A and D
6.Avoid processed food

Foods You Can Eat!

• Whole wheat bread
• Whole grain cereals
• Malt O Meal
• Oatmeal
• Cream of Wheat
• Brown riceVegetables, (potatoes in moderation)
• Beans, all kinds
• Lots of vegetable juices, freshly juiced by youFresh fruit in moderation (2-3 pieces per day)
• Herbal teas, iced or hot Organic unbleached flour (white) in moderation
• Lemonade made with fresh lemons and stevia for sweetening
• Organic Virgin Olive Oil
• Flaxseed Oil
• Homemade Vegetable Soup
• Baked chips
• Yogurt

The things that have been mentioned above have a broad criteria and every patient needs to consult a dietician so that a specific diet plan can be advised depending upon his/her nutritional requirements.

As described in the article above causes hepatitis can form a complex disease state Homoeopathy follows an individualistic approach towards patients suffering from hepatitis we believe that every individual is different and thus a full in-depth case study is the first step. Then referring to the stage of disease and individual response a particular line of treatment is adopted. A broad criterion of how the homoeopathic medicines act in cases of hepatitis B is mentioned below. The response to treatment can differ from one individual to another patients are advised to consult so that the mode of treatment can be discussed pertaining to their particular case.

Homoeopathy medicines act by

Relieving Symptoms like:

• Myalgia (muscle pain)
• Arthralgia (joint pain)
• Fatigue (extreme tiredness)
• Anorexia (having no appetite)
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Fever (usually low-grade and most common in hepatitis A and E)
• Pain in the upper belly on the right side, usually mild and constant
• Jaundice
• Dark-colored urine
• Light-colored stools
• Liver–spleen enlargement

Controlling and reversing the underlying Disease process:

• If homoeopathic treatment is sought early it helps in preventing the progress of disease and preventing any complications (Liver cirrhosis, failure, cancer) from occurring, which are usually associated with the disease.
• We at DRSS provide our patients with diet charts, exercise schedules and guide them how to modify their lifestyle so that better results can be achieved.
• Our medicines can be started with conventional treatment depending upon the disease state and case.
• Homoeopathic medicines if taken under proper guidance from a well-qualified professional are extremely safe and have no side effects