3- Fatigue
Being low on energy after a hectic day is normal, but if the feeling persists, there is something wrong going on. Fatigue or lack of energy is a persistent feature of viral hepatitis disease.
Hepatitis C patients usually suffer from unexplained energy deficiency. It was found in a study that 53% of chronic hepatitis C patients suffered from fatigue and altered mental health.
In another study, 61 percent of HCV-infected patients reported quitting activities at the hand of fatigue. Again, this meant a significant dent in the quality of life, especially for the younger patients.
The symptom is common to both types of hepatitis. Acute and chronic hepatitis C patients complain of energy-lack and fatigue in their daily routine. A 2021 study has revealed that hepatitis C infection significantly increases fatigue in healthcare workers.
Acute hepatitis patients often experience lingering fatigue. It is a condition where overall tiredness, sleepiness, and drowsiness throughout the day.
