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Can Hepatitis Cause Swollen Liver?

I have had heppatis 3 different times , 2nd grade 9th grade and tenth grade. my blood work came back as positive for hep. My doctor wants me to see a gastroenology for this and because my liver is swollen. I ask if i should come and get a gama shot and let people know. he said we werent going to do nothing until i see the other doctor. is this contagious? what do you think?
Wed, 10 Dec 2014
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hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Hepatitis is highly contagious by sexual and injection route.
It is more dangerous than HIV.
Please consult any gastroenterologist for ultrasonography and liver function tests.
Please avoid fatty diet.
Take fresh fruits and green veg more.
Treatment is available so don't worry.
Hope this will helpful.
Thanks for contacting.
take care...
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Can Hepatitis Cause Swollen Liver?

hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Hepatitis is highly contagious by sexual and injection route. It is more dangerous than HIV. Please consult any gastroenterologist for ultrasonography and liver function tests. Please avoid fatty diet. Take fresh fruits and green veg more. Treatment is available so don t worry. Hope this will helpful. Thanks for contacting. take care...