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. Hydromorphone is a semi-synthetic opioid that is much stronger than morphine and can be used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain mostly associated with injury, chronic illness or disease but also following major surgery.henever an opiate such as hydromorphone is used in the treatment of pain or for recreational use, there is a risk of addiction occurring. Opiates are highly addictive drugs that cause chemical changes within the structure of the body and the brain which makes it physically difficult for some people to stop using.