Most Difficult Diseases To Diagnose

Chronic Hepatitis

In most cases, acute hepatitis is easy to diagnose and may even heal on its own. When it persists for longer than six months, however, it is known as chronic hepatitis, and often does not yield any signs. In many cases, individuals will feel weak and tired, though these symptoms are often dismissed. There's a wide range of causes of chronic hepatitis, with viral hepatitis being the most common. In order to be properly diagnosed, blood tests and liver biopsies may be required. This disease can remain hidden for decades, and as many as seventy percent of those infected are not even aware they have this condition.