What are the symptoms of Chronic Hepatitis?

At first, chronic hepatitis often does not cause any symptoms. People with symptoms most commonly complain of fatigue. Fatigue worsens throughout the day and may even be debilitating. Other common symptoms include:

• Mild upper abdomen discomfort

• Loss of appetite

• Nausea

• Aching joints

If chronic hepatitis becomes more severe, people may experience additional symptoms, including:

• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)

• Abdominal swelling

• Weight loss

• Muscle weakness

• Dark urine

• Easy bruisability and spontaneous bleeding

• Confusion which may progress to coma