hepatitis simply means "inflammation of the liver. " while most people think of the viral hepatitis varieties ( hepatitis a hepatitis b hepatitis c and so on) when they hear the term "hepatitis " the truth is many things can cause liver inflammation -- not only viruses. a few non-viral causes of hepatitis include: alcohol abuse drug abuse environmental toxins trauma (injury to the liver) fatty buildup in the liver (often caused by poor diet habits) autoimmune diseases (a situation in which the body's antibodies attack its own tissues including the liver) some of these types of non-viral hepatitis may be reversible with behavior modification. others may be chronic (that is lifelong). if you have questions about your liver or if you've received a diagnosis of non-viral hepatitis feel free to discuss your questions and concerns with your health care provider. wishing you well!
what is non viral hepatitis