| Living with hepatitis whether chronic or acute can | | | | short term viruses which could easily be the cause of |
| cause stress not only for you but also your | | | | the symptoms. Writing it down makes it easier to tell |
| immediate family. The symptoms of hepatitis can | | | | your doctor accuratley, and don't be afraid to ask |
| increase the emotions of coping with everyday life, | | | | questions. |
| so finding ways to cope with the added stresses | | | | Fatigue and tiredness are a problem so balancing rest |
| brought on minimise the distress and frustration are | | | | and activities is important. Some experts say trying |
| important. | | | | to take short naps during the day, some people find |
| It's important when living with hepatitis to have | | | | this impossible as they are at work or looking after |
| people around you can count on for support and | | | | children, so try to have night time routine so you get |
| encouragement. Talk to your family and friends about | | | | the required sleep and rest you need. |
| difficulties you are having and what support you need | | | | If you suffer from sickness, eating can be a trial. Talk |
| from them. This support makes life a lot easier. | | | | to your doctor and ask for help maybe in the form |
| Be sure to tell your doctor about all the symptoms | | | | of medication, a good well balanced diet is essential |
| you're experiencing. They will be able to tell you if it | | | | to maintaining your health. Try eating frequent, |
| has anything to do with the way your liver is | | | | smaller meals instead of fewer, larger meals. Patients |
| functioning through the tests they will carry out. Your | | | | living with hepatitis must remember that alcohol is a |
| doctor will give you advice on any treatments that | | | | toxin and can cause major problems for your liver. |
| can help you cope. Try where ever possible to keep | | | | With chronic liver disease your Doctor may suggest |
| a diary of any unusual symptoms you have | | | | vaccinations against hepatitis A, and possibly hepatitis |
| experienced, it is easy to relate these to your | | | | B, also it is a good idea to have any winter flu jabs |
| condition, but try not to forget you will pickup other | | | | as a precaution. |