Definition
Inflammation of the liver, which may be caused by viruses, alcohol or other factors and can affect liver function.
Hepatitis
Modern MedicalHepatitis is inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by viruses such as hepatitis A, B or C, by alcohol, by certain medicines, or by the immune system attacking the liver. Some people have no symptoms, while others feel tired, lose appetite or develop yellowing of the skin and eyes. Blood tests are used to check liver function and find the cause.
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