VitalCare Hospital

What is Hepatitis A?

What is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. It’s highly contagious and can spread through contaminated food, water, or close contact with an infected person. How is Hepatitis A transmitted? Contaminated food and water: Eating food or drinking water that’s contaminated with the virus Close contact: Touching […]

What is Jaundice?

What is Jaundice? Jaundice (yellowing of the skin/eyes) occurs when bilirubin (a yellow pigment) builds up in the body. It’s a symptom, not a disease— it signals an underlying issue. Symptoms of Jaundice Yellowing of: Skin (face, chest, abdomen) Eyes (sclera) Mucous membranes (inside mouth) Urine: Dark (tea-colored) Stools: Pale or clay-like Itching (severe) Fatigue, […]