If you suffer from gallstones or gallbladder pain, consider the University of Maryland Medical Center's recommendations for the best foods for gallbladder problems: Stop eating foods that cause allergies in many people: dairy, gluten, peanuts, shellfish, chemical preservatives and food additives.
Hepatitis Statistics. Statistics. Hepatitis A. 1  About 15% of people infected with hepatitis A will have recurring symptoms over a 6 to 9 month period. 2  Hepatitis A occurs in epidemics (many affected people) within the United States and internationally.3  During epidemics years the number of cases of hepatitis A reached 35,000 in the U.S. About 15% of people infected with hepatitis A will have recurring symptoms over a 6 to 9 month period. 2  Hepatitis A occurs in epidemics (many affected people) within the United States and internationally. 3  During epidemics years the number of cases of hepatitis A reached 35,000 in the U.S.
Causes. The hepatitis A virus, which causes the infection, usually is spread when a person ingests even tiny amounts of contaminated fecal matter. The hepatitis A virus infects liver cells and causes inflammation. The inflammation can impair liver function and cause other signs and symptoms of hepatitis A.Hepatitis A virus can be transmitted several ways, such as: 1  Eating food handled by someone with the virus who doesn't thoroughly wash his or her hands after using the toilet. 2  Drinking contaminated water.he inflammation can impair liver function and cause other signs and symptoms of hepatitis A. Hepatitis A virus can be transmitted several ways, such as: 1  Eating food handled by someone with the virus who doesn't thoroughly wash his or her hands after using the toilet. 2  Drinking contaminated water.