Fulminant hepatitis is a condition where the human live fails within few weeks or days. It can happen to people who have never been affected by any liver problems or can also happen to people who have been affected by some liver problem for quite a long time. It is also known as acute liver failure and can threaten one’s life. Its vital to visit any of the doctors in Dubai, if someone is facing this issue.
If your liver cells stop working due to damage, it can lead to fulminant hepatitis. It can also happen due to excess usage of painkillers like acetaminophen, which ca be available with over the counter prescription. Viral hepatitis can also happen due to viruses and can also lead to fulminant hepatitis. Some cancer medicines, antibiotics can also lead to liver damage and liver failure. Viruses like herpes, Epstein-barr virus can also cause fulminant hepatitis. Autoimmine hepatitis can also lead to liver cell damage and failure. Liver failure can also happen by spreading of cancer tumours. Budd-Chiaru syndrome is a disease that can happen in the veins of the liver, causes liver to fail due to blockages. Liver can also be damaged by consumption of wild mushroom called amanita phalloides, as it contains strong toxins. It can also happen with consumption of certain herbal products like ma huang, kava, comfrey. Some causes are detected, but some may be left undetected by most hospitals in Dubai.
Symptoms of liver failure include feeling unwell, nausea, fatigue, discomfort in stomach, pain in stomach. In worst cases, symptoms can include yellowing eyeballs and skin, feeling sleepy, feeling confused, easy bleeding and bruising, swelling in stomach. One needs to immediately visit a doctor to test and prevent it from happening.
Diagnosis of this condition can involve usage of any past drugs or exposure to any toxins. Your doctor may test your symptoms by checking your mental alertness. Some urine and blood tests will be performed to diagnose fulminant hepatitis. These tests will help analyse how well the liver is working. Clotting of blood, is also tested by your doctor, as in such condition, clotting gets delayed. Image test and scanning of your liver is done to ensure no damage is done to your live, if there are any problems in the veins or any other issues. An ultrasound, CT scan or an MRI is recommended. Liver biopsy is done by removing a small piece of your liver and testing it for liver tissues.
Intensive care is required for someone who is discovered with Fulminant Hepatitis. Treatment for this condition includes giving antidotes to the affected as it will work as a counteract for poison. If liver failure has occurred due to over dosage of painkillers, doctors may recommend Nacetylcysteine to stop further damage. This antidote will help in treating many damages caused in the liver. Anti-viral drugs are given to the affected to avoid further complications. If none of the treatments work, liver transplant is undertaken, by replacing the damaged liver with a new one.
