Hepatitis A
The symptoms of hepatitis A develop, on average, around four weeks after becoming infected, although not everyone with the infection will experience them.
See your GP if you think you could have been infected with the virus. A Blood tests will be needed to rule out more serious conditions that have similar symptoms.
The initial symptoms of hepatitis A caninclude:
These symptomsusually last from a few days up to a couple of weeks.
After the initial symptoms, the following symptoms may develop:
Most people make a full recovery within a couple of months, although the symptoms can come and go for up to six months.
Hepatitis A isn't usually a serious illness, but in rarecases itcan cause the liver to stop working properly (liver failure).
In addition to the symptoms above, signs of liver failure can include:
Get medical advice as soon as possible if you experience these symptoms. Liver failure can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.
Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus that's spread in the poo of an infected person. Hepatitis A can be unpleasant, but it's not usually serious and most people make a full recovery within a couple of months.
The symptoms of hepatitis A develop, on average, around four weeks after becoming infected and include tiredness, joint and muscle pain, and a mild fever.
Read about how hepatitis A is spread, areas of the world where the infection is most common, and who's most at risk of infection in the UK.
Read about the main treatments for hepatitis A, including what you can do to relieve your symptoms at home and how you can reduce the risk of passing it on.
Find out about the hepatitis A vaccine, including who should have it, which types are available and what the possible side effects are.