Hepatitis D is a viral disease that causes pain and swelling of the liver. The liver swelling damages the liver and hampers its correct functioning. It can lead to continuing liver trouble which can eventually cause cancer and liver scarring.

Acute Hepatitis D Symptoms are:

• Fever
• Appetite loss
• Extreme tiredness
• Nausea and vomiting
• Upper abdominal pain
• Light colored stool
• Dark urine

Hepatitis D occurs by direct contact with the infected person’s body fluid. However, only Hepatitis B infected person can get the infection as the hepatitis D virus needs the hepatitis B virus to reproduce and survive.

Chronic Hepatitis D can cause the following complications:

Liver cancer:It is the abnormal cell growth in the liver. Early diagnosis and treatment help cure the liver cancer.

Liver cirrhosis: Cirrhosis is the condition in which the liver’s healthy tissue is replaced by scar tissue. With time, the liver loses the capacity to work correctly. It gradually leads to permanent liver damage.

Liver failure: Liver failure is the incapability of the liver to work appropriately.