Are White Feces A Hepatitis Symptom

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Hepatitis symptoms

In the past two years I have been feeling pain in my liver and also I have dark colored urine and my feces are yellow, I went to the doctor but she didnt detect liver inflammation so didnt order blood tests to detect any particular condition.My...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

You do not seem to be at risk for hepatitis C. Your hepatitis B risk is probably low also.... Read more »

HIV, HEP, and Feces, Part 2

Dr. McGovern,Thanks for responding to my question. Am I correct to assume a liver panel is the first step in detection of Hepatitis A (Which I have established immunity, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C? My doctor did not perfrom HBV or HCV antibody...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

The "liver panel" usually means total bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, and aminotransferases (ALT and AST). Patients with acute hepatitis always have rising ALT and AST over time.The virus may be in the blood first, but later the liver... Read more »

feces exposure

I was having protected anal intercourse with a man of unknown status when a large amount of feces covered the condom. I removed it, and wiped my penis of any feces, and washed immediately. What is the risk involved here. ...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Exposure to feces does not pose a risk for infection with HIV, unless there is blood present in the feces and that comes into contact with your mucous membranes or bloodstream. Contact with feces alone has never been documented as a vehicle for HIV... Read more »

Hep B from Feces on Toilet Seat?

I recently used a public restroom. After I was done, I noticed there was a bit of dry, crusty poop on the seat, which I came into contact with. I decided to be nice, and clean it off for the next person.Am I at risk for contracting hepatitis B or C...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

No you are not at risk.... Read more »

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Hepatitis A:Causes,Symptoms,Prevention & Treatment

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Aalso known as infectious hepatitis, is a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus, HAV. This is comparatively a mild disease which does not progress to a chronic stage. Persons who have contracted the disease may have no symptoms... Read more »

Anyone else out there had Hepatitis-B? PLS answer!

Posted by MarkyMark, 3 Replies

I know this doesnt have anything to go with HIV, but there were no forums for Hepatitis-B so I figure I would give this a shot. I have been goin through an acute episode of Hepatitis-B for 3 months now and cant seem to find anyone out there who has... Read more »

Hepatitis testing

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I know this isn't a hiv question,but does anyone know if hepatitis B and C testing is as accurate at 6 months as hiv tesing.Just wondering as ive tested neg for hiv and hep at 6 months,I know that the hiv is 100% accurate at 6 months but don't know... Read more »

Any other guys out there had Hepatitis-B??

Posted by MarkyMark, 9 Replies

I have been goin through an acute episode of Hepatitis-B for 3 months now and cant seem to find anyone out there who has also gone through this and i have no one to talk to, I feel sooo alone and stressed out over this entire episode, I am hoping... Read more »

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