Precise diagnosis first
Digital imaging, laboratory work-up and specialist evaluation confirm the exact cause before any treatment is advised.
Hepatitis in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Testing, treatment and monitoring for hepatitis B and hepatitis C, including modern curative antiviral therapy.
What Is Hepatitis?
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. The cause changes how it's managed — a short-lived viral illness is treated very differently from a chronic infection that needs years of monitoring, which is why identifying the exact type matters more than the general label.
- Hepatitis A & E — acute, usually food or water-borne, typically self-limiting
- Hepatitis B — can be acute or chronic; spread via blood, body fluids or at birth; needs long-term monitoring or treatment
- Hepatitis C — usually chronic, spread via blood; curable with a short course of oral antivirals
- Alcohol-related and autoimmune hepatitis are managed under their own specific treatment pathways
Hepatitis in Ahmedabad
Testing, treatment and monitoring for hepatitis B and hepatitis C, including modern curative antiviral therapy.
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, most often caused in India by the hepatitis A, B, C and E viruses, though it can also result from alcohol, certain medicines or autoimmune disease. Hepatitis A and E usually cause a short-lived illness; hepatitis B and C matter most for long-term liver health, since they can persist silently for years.
Dr. Neil B. Palkhiwala, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with 12+ years of experience, tests for and treats hepatitis at Aryav Super Speciality Hospital in Science City, Sola, Ahmedabad, Gujarat — easily reached from Bhadaj, Shilaj, Ghatlodiya, Gota, Thaltej, Hebatpur, Memnagar and Gurukul.
Hepatitis B is monitored and, where needed, treated long-term to keep the virus suppressed; hepatitis C, with modern oral antivirals, is now curable in the great majority of patients within a few months.
Patients choose Dr. Neil B. Palkhiwala for accurate testing to identify the exact cause, a clear treatment or monitoring plan, and structured follow-up to confirm the outcome.
At Aryav Super Speciality Hospital, Sola, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, this treatment is planned and performed by Dr. Neil B. Palkhiwala and the clinical team, supported by advanced imaging, modular operation theatres, dedicated intensive care and an in-house rehabilitation unit.
Symptoms & When to Get Tested
- Yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice)
- Unexplained fatigue or loss of appetite
- Dark urine or pale stools
- Abnormal liver function tests on a routine check-up
- Known exposure risk — a needle-stick injury, unscreened blood transfusion, or a partner/family member with hepatitis B or C
- Planning pregnancy or surgery, when hepatitis screening is routinely recommended
How We Diagnose and Treat Hepatitis
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Blood tests to identify the specific virus (or other cause) and confirm whether the infection is acute or chronic.
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Assessment of liver inflammation and fibrosis to judge how active the disease is.
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For hepatitis B: a decision between monitoring and long-term antiviral therapy, based on viral activity and liver damage.
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For hepatitis C: a short course of modern oral antivirals, typically 8 to 12 weeks, aimed at cure.
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Screening of close family members or partners where relevant, since hepatitis B and C can spread within households.
Types of Viral Hepatitis
Hepatitis A & E
Spread mainly through contaminated food or water. Usually causes a short-lived illness that resolves with supportive care and does not become chronic.
Hepatitis B
Spread through blood, body fluids or from mother to child at birth. Can become chronic and requires long-term monitoring, with antiviral therapy started when the virus is active and damaging the liver.
Hepatitis C
Spread mainly through blood. Usually becomes chronic if untreated, but is now curable in the great majority of patients with a short course of modern oral antivirals.
Hepatitis B vs Hepatitis C: Key Differences
- Hepatitis B has a preventive vaccine; hepatitis C does not
- Hepatitis B is usually managed with long-term monitoring or suppressive therapy; hepatitis C is treated with a short curative course
- Hepatitis B can spread from mother to child at birth; this is less common with hepatitis C
- Both can lead to cirrhosis if left unmonitored, which is why testing matters even without symptoms
Recovery and follow-up
- Hepatitis C is checked for cure with a blood test a few months after finishing treatment.
- Hepatitis B patients on monitoring or treatment are reviewed every three to six months.
- Patients with any liver scarring are added to a structured long-term surveillance plan.
Dr. Neil Palkhiwala – Hepatologist in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Dr. Neil B. Palkhiwala
Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
MBBS, MD, DM, MRCP SCE (UK)
Dr. Neil B. Palkhiwala is a highly qualified and compassionate Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, committed to delivering comprehensive digestive and liver care with a patient-first approach. He is the Founder and Director of Aryav Superspeciality Hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
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Minimally invasive where possible
Modern techniques and modular operation theatres help reduce tissue damage, blood loss and hospital stay.
Transparent planning
Every option — medical, endoscopic or surgical — is explained with expected outcomes, recovery time and cost.
Recovery support
Physiotherapy, diet guidance and scheduled reviews continue well after discharge.
Frequently asked questions about hepatitis
Who treats hepatitis at Aryav Super Speciality Hospital?
Dr. Neil B. Palkhiwala, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 12 years of experience, personally tests for and manages every hepatitis patient at Aryav.
Is hepatitis C curable?
Yes. Modern oral antiviral courses, typically 8 to 12 weeks, cure the great majority of patients with minimal side effects.
Is hepatitis B curable?
Hepatitis B is usually managed rather than cured — many patients need long-term monitoring, with antiviral therapy started if the virus becomes active. A functional cure is achieved in some patients.
How is hepatitis B or C spread?
Mainly through contact with infected blood, and for hepatitis B, also through body fluids or from mother to child at birth. Hepatitis A and E spread through contaminated food or water.
Should my family be tested if I have hepatitis B or C?
Yes, screening close family members and partners is recommended, since both can spread within households, particularly hepatitis B.
Can hepatitis be prevented?
Hepatitis A and B have effective vaccines. Hepatitis C has no vaccine, so prevention relies on avoiding exposure to infected blood, such as through screened blood products and safe injection practices.
Where can I get hepatitis testing and treatment near Sola or Science City, Ahmedabad?
Dr. Neil B. Palkhiwala treats hepatitis at Aryav Super Speciality Hospital, Science City, Sola, Ahmedabad — convenient for patients from Bhadaj, Shilaj, Ghatlodiya, Gota, Thaltej, Hebatpur, Memnagar and Gurukul.
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