What is Hepatosis?

Description of the disease

Hepatosis is a general term for various liver pathologies that manifest as a disruption of its functions. Depending on the causes and manifestations, hepatosis can have different classifications and require different approaches to treatment.

Classification

• Fatty hepatosis
• Alcoholic hepatosis
• Viral hepatosis (hepatitis)

Symptoms

• Fatigue
• Pain in the right hypochondrium
• Increased sensitivity to fatty foods

Causes

The causes of hepatosis can be various factors, including improper nutrition, alcohol consumption, viral infections, and metabolic disorders.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of hepatosis is carried out using blood tests, ultrasound examination of the liver, and biopsy.

Treatment

Treatment of hepatosis is aimed at eliminating the causes of the disease, including correcting nutrition, giving up alcohol, and using antiviral drugs.

Prevention

Prevention of hepatosis includes a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, and giving up harmful habits.

Doctor

If hepatosis is suspected, it is necessary to consult a gastroenterologist or hepatologist.