Hepatitis A

Other Treatment

Some people with hepatitis A may develop severe nausea, vomiting, and dehydration. If this happens to you, you may need to be hospitalized so you can receive additional fluids by vein (intravenous, or IV, fluids) and medicines to control your symptoms.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: September 9, 2008
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine W. Thomas London, MD - Hepatology
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