Hepatitis A medical therapy
Treatment
Hepatitis A is a self-limiting infection. There is no specific treatment but for supportive care. Patients are advised to rest, avoid fatty foods and alcohol (these may be poorly tolerated for some additional months during the recovery phase and cause minor relapses), eat a well-balanced diet, and stay hydrated. Approximately 15% of people diagnosed with hepatitis A may experience one or more symptomatic relapse(s) for up to 24 months after contracting this disease. Patients who develop fulminant hepatitis may require aggressive supportive therapy, and be transferred to a center capable of performing liver transplantation.