Acute hepatitis

Causes

Acute hepatitis can be triggered by several factors, including viral infections like Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. It may also result from excessive alcohol consumption, exposure to toxic substances like certain medications or chemicals, and autoimmune disorders where the body's immune system attacks liver cells.

Symptoms

Symptoms of acute hepatitis often include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. In more severe cases, individuals may experience confusion or drowsiness due to liver dysfunction.

Nutrition Intervention

Below is a comprehensive table of recommended and not recommended foods for each disease, providing clear guidance for optimal dietary choices.

Group Recommended foods Not recommended foods Restricted Foods
Dairy products Dairy such as milk, yogurt, cheese. Full fat milk and dairy products, Processed cheese. N/A
Fruits All fresh or frozen fruits. N/A
Vegetables All fresh or frozen vegetables. Canned vegetables (if high in sodium). N/A
Starch Cereals, Bread, Pasta, Rice, quinoa, popcorn, bulgur, Unsalted beans, peas, and lentils. Canned beans (if high in sodium). N/A
Proteins Lean meat, skinless chicken, turkey, Fish, tuna in water, eggs, soy food. Fatty meats (bacon, sausage, hot dogs…), Poultry with skin, Canned or smoked meat or fish. N/A
Fat Nuts and seeds (unsalted varieties), Nut and seed butters (unsalted varieties), Unsaturated vegetable oils such as canola and olive oil, avocado. Butter, margarine, palm oil, coconut oil, olives. N/A
Sugars N/A
Others Salt, seasoning mixes made with salt (soy sauce, ketchup, barbecue sauce, bouillon cubes, canned sauces like tomato sauce…), pickles, High-fat, high-sugar, high-salt desserts, Chips, pretzels, salted nuts. N/A