Def; Chronic hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that lasts at least 6 months. Common causes include hepatitis B and C viruses and certain drugs. Most people have no symptoms, but some have vague symptoms, such as a general feeling of illness, poor appetite, and fatigue.
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Chronic hepatitis is a common reason for persistently abnormal liver function tests and forms the background for the development of much cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. It is defined as persistence of liver injury with raised aminotransferase levels or viral markers for more than 6 months.