5- Loss Of Appetite
Appetite loss is an initial symptom of hepatic disturbance. Viral hepatitis manifests itself as appetite changes, with patients complaining of a lost desire to eat or not having the same appetite as before. Weight undulations can accompany this. Many patients become anxious over the unexplained weight loss before discovering that they are suffering from hepatitis C.
Research suggests a link between loss of appetite, changes in taste perception, and hepatitis C.
The decreased desire to eat paired with sweet taste disorders in chronic hepatitis C patients leads to poor health and a decrease in weight.
The most evident symptoms found in the vast majority of hepatitis patients include jaundice, vomiting, weight changes, and loss of appetite. In a comprehensive study conducted in 2020, it was found that patients suffered from five significant symptoms, including:
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- Jaundice
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Malaise
The percentage of patients suffering from nausea, weakness, and abdominal pain ranged from 80-90%; however, loss of appetite was common to all participants.
