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Hepatitis

Also indexed as:Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
Get a handle on hepatitis. This common liver disease can be severe, or even fatal, so it is important to know the facts. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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Get a handle on hepatitis. This common liver disease can be severe, or even fatal, so it is important to know the facts. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Get evaluated

    See a doctor to determine the cause and best treatment for your condition

  • Check out SAMe

    1,600 mg a day of the supplement S-adenosylmethionine may help resolve blocked bile flow

  • Reduce damage with milk thistle

    Take a standardized herbal extract providing 420 mg a day of silymarin to help the liver

  • Try phyllanthus

    900 to 2,700 mg a day of this herb may be beneficial for people with hepatitis B

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