Hepatitis B Signs & Symptoms
 
 

Acute Hepatitis B produces symptoms that include: 

 

  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting 
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Dark urine
  • Clay-colored bowel movements
  • Joint pain
  • Jaundice (yellow color in the skin or the eyes) 

 

Chronic Hepatitis B can produce ongoing symptoms similar to acute Hepatitis B, but many individuals remain symptom free for as long as 30 years. Chronic Hepatitis B can result in long-term health problems, serious liver conditions including liver damage, liver failure or liver cancer.

 

Many people with Hepatitis B have no symptoms but can still spread the virus.