The acute form of hepatitis, generally caused by viral infection, is characterized by constitutional symptoms that are typically self-limiting. Chronic hepatitis presents similarly, but can manifest signs and symptoms specific to liver dysfunction with long-standing inflammation and damage to the organ.
1 Hydromorphone is a minor metabolite of morphine and may be excreted in urine at concentrations up to 2.5% of the morphine concentration. 2  Consequently, the detection of minor amounts of hydromorphone in urine containing high concentrations of codeine should not be interpreted as evidence of hydromorphone use.
Hydromorphone is an opiate narcotic that is legally prescribed for the relief of severe pain. Like all opiates, hydromorphone (trade name: Dilaudid) has a high potential for addiction, and it is sold on the black market to addicts who cannot obtain it legally.hen physical addiction to hydromorphone is relatively mild, such as in cases where a patient has been using it for legitimate medical purposes over a long period of time, outpatient treatment of hydromorphone withdrawal can be effective.