Hepatitis is a disease in which the liver swells and sometimes it can prove fatal. This inflammation is usually caused by the virus, but it can also cause alcohol, poor eating, some medicines or dirt behind it. In such a situation, World Hepatitis Day is celebrated every year on July 28, so that people can be made aware of this dangerous disease and taught measures to avoid it.

The day is celebrated in memory of Nobel winning scientist Dr. Baruk Bloodberg, who discovered Hepatitis B virus and also created its vaccine. People are often very confused about this disease and also ask many questions. In such a situation, let us tell you today whether hepatitis can cause death and how dangerous this disease is.

What is hepatitis and how dangerous it is?

Hepatitis means inflammation in the liver. This inflammation is caused by the virus and if it is not treated on time, it can cause serious diseases like liver failure, liver cancer. There are 5 main types of hepatitis including A, B, C, D and E. But of these hepatitis B and C are considered to be the most dangerous because they live in the body for a long time and can gradually spoil the liver. Hepatitis can be done by everyone, but it spreads rapidly due to some reasons, such as dirty and food, infected blood or nidal use, infected mother to child or dirt.

Symptoms of hepatitis can be very normal initially, but when it becomes severe, the symptoms look something like this, such as fatigue and weakness, loss of appetite, stomach pain or swelling, vomiting or diarrhea, dark urine, jaundice and fever. Many times this disease can also occur without any symptoms and gradually deteriorate the liver. Therefore, it is necessary to do a checkup from time to time.

How can hepatitis cause death?

If hepatitis is present in the body for a long time and is not treated, it can completely spoil the liver, can do liver cirrhosis or cause liver cancer, which can also lead to death of a human being. According to experts, the risk of death is highest in chronic cases of long -term Hepatitis C and B.

According to WHO, every year 1.3 million people die of hepatitis. At the same time, 25 crore people in the world are suffering from Hepatitis B and 5 crore people from Hepatitis C. About 4 crore people in India alone are affected by Hepatitis B and 1 crore people Hepatitis C.

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Renowned actress Deepika Kakkar of TV world is struggling with Stage-2 liver cancer. Actually, liver cancer is also called hepatoseller carcinoma (HCC) in medical term, which has become a serious health problem. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), liver cancer is one of the major causes of cancer deaths worldwide. In India too, its cases are increasing rapidly. Let us introduce you for those five reasons, due to which cancer starts growing in the liver.

This is the biggest reason for liver cancer

According to a study by the Liver Foundation in 2025, one of the biggest causes of liver cancer is the infection of chronic hepatitis B and C. These viruses harm liver cells and if they are not treated for a long time, then they become the cause of cirrhosis. This condition gradually takes the form of cancer. It is worth noting that hepatitis B can cause liver cancer even without cirrhosis, which makes it more dangerous. The number of Hepatitis B and C patients in India is being seen to be seen, mainly due to unsafe sex, infected injections, use of infected injections, tattoos or cleanliness during piercing are not taken care of.

Liver cancer is also caused by alcohol

If someone consumes alcohol continuously for a long time, then this can be the main reason for liver cancer. Dr. AS Soin, an expert at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, recently said that the reason for the accumulation of fat in the liver is also alcohol, which is called alcoholic fatty liver. This condition gradually turns into cirrhosis, which increases the risk of cancer.

Obesity and unhealthy lifestyle also very dangerous

Obesity and type 2 diabetes also increase the risk of liver cancer. The recent report of Max Hospital reported that obesity causes non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which can turn into cirrhosis and then cancer over time. According to a research conducted in 2025, the rate of obesity in India has increased by 15% and along with this, liver cancer cases are also increasing.

Efflateoxin and contact with chemicals

Flatoxin is a kind of poison, produced from some molds (fungus) and can be found in foods such as grains, peanuts and maize. In 2025, a study by the Liver Foundation found that in rural areas of India, where grains are not stored properly, liver cancer cases are increasing due to exposure to aplatoxin. Apart from this, exposure to chemicals in industrial areas also causes damage to the liver, which can cause cancer.

Genetic and hereditary

The risk of liver cancer in some people also increases due to genetic reasons. According to 2025 research by the Liver Foundation, if the family has a history of liver cancer or other liver diseases, its risk increases. Apart from this, genetic liver diseases like hemocromatosis and wilson disease can also cause cancer.

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Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.

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