What does CPH mean in BRITISH MEDICINE

Chronic persistent hepatitis (CPH) is a long-term, or chronic, viral infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It can cause inflammation and scarring of the liver and impair its functioning over time.

Patients with chronic persistent hepatitis often experience no symptoms at all. However, those who do may experience fatigue, anorexia, abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine, clay-colored stools and itching.

CPH can be diagnosed through a combination of blood tests and imaging techniques such as ultrasound or CT scan. Tests can reveal high levels of HBV in the blood stream, elevated liver enzymes and/or damage to the liver tissue.

Treatment for CPH generally involves antiviral medications that work to reduce levels of the virus in the body and suppress or eliminate its activity in order to protect the liver from further damage. In some cases, patients may need a liver transplant if extensive liver damage has occurred.

Yes! Patients should avoid alcohol use altogether as this will only exacerbate their condition and cause further damage to their liver. Additionally, it's important for patients to maintain healthy nutrition habits such as consuming foods rich in lean proteins and vegetables while avoiding processed food items as much as possible.

Yes! If left untreated CPH can lead to cirrhosis as well as an increased risk for developing hepatocellular carcinoma which is a type of primary cancer originating from cells in your liver. Additionally, other rare complications such as ascites or variceal bleeding may occur.

No - not everyone with CPH will go on to develop cirrhosis but those who do not follow their treatment plan properly are at an increased risk for doing so. Cirrhosis occurs when long-term inflammation causes severe scarring of the liver tissue which impairs its functioning.

Yes - you can contract CPH through contact with infected bodily fluids such as saliva or sweat or through contact with contaminated needles or syringes used by infected people. It is also possible to contract CPH during childbirth if either parent is positive for HBV.

The best way to protect yourself from contracting CPH is to get vaccinated against HBV via an injection series given over 6 months. Additionally, it's important to practice safe sex by using condoms properly at all times along with refraining from sharing needles and syringes when engaging in drug use.

While there is no known “cure” for chronic persistent hepatitis per se — certain treatments have been found effective in controlling its progression including both medical therapies (antivirals) and lifestyle modifications such as diet modificationand abstaining from alcohol consumption.