Hepatitis A, B & C: Symptoms, Differences & What to Expect

Hepatitis A

* Typically causes mild symptoms that last for 2-4 weeks

* Symptoms may include:

* Fatigue

* Nausea and vomiting

* Abdominal pain

* Dark urine

* Light-colored stools

* Joint pain

* Fever

Hepatitis B

* Can cause a wide range of symptoms, from mild to severe

* Acute hepatitis B may cause symptoms similar to hepatitis A, but can also include:

* Liver failure

* Kidney failure

* Death

* Chronic hepatitis B may cause:

* Fatigue

* Abdominal pain

* Nausea and vomiting

* Dark urine

* Light-colored stools

* Joint pain

* Fever

* Liver damage

* Liver cancer

Hepatitis C

* Often causes no symptoms in the early stages

* Chronic hepatitis C may cause:

* Fatigue

* Abdominal pain

* Nausea and vomiting

* Dark urine

* Light-colored stools

* Joint pain

* Fever

* Liver damage

* Liver cancer