What are the Symptoms of Hepatitis?

• Dark urine
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue
• Abdominal distention
• Generalized itching
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and/or eyeballs)
• Nausea and vomiting
• Low grade fever
• Pale or clay colored stools
• Abdominal pain
• Breast development in males

Signs and Tests:

Physical examination may show yellowing of the skin, an enlarged and tender liver, and/or fluid in the abdomen (ascites).

Your doctor may order laboratory tests, including:

• hepatitis virus serologies
• liver function tests
• autoimmune blood markers

An ultrasound of the abdomen may also be recommended.