Hepatitis A is an acute but benign form of viral hepatitis caused by an RNA virus that does not persist in the blood serum and is usually transmitted by ingesting food or drink that is contaminated with faecal matter.
Most people who are infected by Hepatitis A is able to recover by themselves without treatment of any medication or without liver damage.
Hepatitis A infects liver cells which may cause inflammation of the liver.
Hepatitis A may start to show symptoms a few weeks after infection, here are some of the symptoms you may be experiencing.
- Fatigue
- Nausea and vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Clay-colored bowel movements
- Lack of desire to eat (Loss of appetite)
- Dark Urine
- Joint pain
Remember that it’s best to see a doctor if you are suspected to be infected with Hepatitis A because these symptoms mentioned above may be also shown or experience other different diseases in your body Or sometimes you might experience symptoms that are not mentioned above. Seeing the doctor for a Hepatitis A blood test can be the best option to confirm if you are infected with Hepatitis A or not.
Causes
Hepatitis A is caused by the Hepatitis virus and can be spread from one person to another by contact with something that the infected person touched e.g. toilets
Can be also caused by drinking contaminated water or eating food such as fish from the contaminated water, and many other ways that involve contact with infected people.
Although Hepatitis A is not a sickness to worry about, prevention is better than cure, people with other complication sicknesses like acute liver failure, old people, or people with poor immunity systems is commended to seek treatment at the early stage.
Treatments
Practising good hygiene, including washing your hands most of the time may limit the chance of being infected with Hepatitis A. Vaccination is one of the best ways to prevent yourself, as can be found in most clinics or hospitals.
The travellers are recommended to be vaccinated before they travel to some countries where a higher number of Hepatitis A infections is.
Taking supplements is one of the best ways to improve your immunity systems, and accelerate your treatment if you are an infected person, here are the supplements available if you are in Namibia, and you can order these supplements at Karrel Hamutenya Commercial Enterprise, an online shop.
1. Chlorophyll plus Guarana – Chlorophyll plus Guarana is the first recommended supplement you must use, take 15ml of Chlorophyll three times per day, take it before eating any food or in an empty stomach.
2. Dyna Tonic - if you choose to use Dyna Tonic, the best way to use it is to take 30ml twice per day, take it before eating any food or in an empty stomach.
3. Ganoderma coffee – Ganoderma coffee contains 20 sachets weight 21g per sachet. If you choose to use Ganoderma coffee, it’s recommended to take 1 sachet twice per day, take it before eating any food or when your stomach is empty.
4. Milk Thistle – Milk Thistle has a long history of treating liver sicknesses. Many testimonies of people who use Milk Thistle is commonly used by combining it with Chlorophyll plus Guarana. This combination seems the best for all liver sicknesses. If you choose to use Milk Thistle you can take 5 tablets three times per day, take it before eating any food or when your stomach is empty.
5. Red Coffee – Red Coffee is known for helping the body by informing the healthy blood and it acts as cleansing in the body. If you choose to use this coffee, you can take 1 sachet twice per day, take it before eating any food or in an empty stomach.
6. Mangosteen – Mangosteen is a supplement made from various fruits that can nourish the body and improve immunity in the body to fight diseases and viruses. If you choose to use these supplements, take 30ml twice per day, take it before eating or when your stomach is empty.
You can find these supplements in Namibia, Rundu. To order please visit my online store or call 0815991684 deliver can be done countrywide by transport car or Nampost.