Hepatitis A does not need to be treated medically. After a person recovers from Hepatitis A they have a lifelong immunity to it. It is advisable to get a vaccination to prevent the contraction of Hepatitis A.
Doctors prescribe two medications for chronic Hepatitis B treatment: Interferon and Lamivudine. Interferon has been found to be a more effective Hepatitis treatment, around thirty-five percent of all patients who are given Interferon for Hepatitis treatment benefit. The side-effects of interferon treatment may include flu-like symptoms, nausea, vomiting, headaches, diarrhea, fatigue and thinning hair. Blood tests should be done regularly during Interferon treatment to assure that the medication is not causing the body to produce fewer red blood cells and platelets. Lamivudine is administered orally over the period of a year. It is advisable to get vaccinated for Hepatitis A, if you are diagnosed with chronic Hepatitis B. Ninety-five percent of people develop immunity to Hepatitis B and are no longer contagious within six months. All people under the age of 19 should be vaccinated to prevent Hepatitis C contraction
Interferon is given to patients for this type of Hepatitis treatment. There are three different kinds of interferon used for treatment of Hepatitis C. Ribavirin, which is administered orally, is used in combination with Interferon for hepatitis treatment. Women who are pregnant or their male partners should not take Ribavirin. Ribavirin, like Interferon, may cause the body to produce fewer red blood cells and platelets, so regular blood tests should be done for any person who is receiving this treatment. Hepatitis C causes liver damage, so in many cases, liver transplant is necessary. A healthy diet and plenty of rest are also helpful to people who suffer from Hepatitis C.