Some people with hepatitis A, particularly young children, do not show any symptoms.
Otherwise, the symptoms you need to be aware of are:
- flu-like symptoms, such as tiredness, general aches and pains, headaches and fever
- loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhoea
- abdominal (tummy) pains
- jaundice (see box, right)
The length and severity of hepatitis A varies. You may experience flu-like symptoms for a week with the jaundice gradually improving, or you may feel tired for up to a month or two.
It is likely you will completely recover within a couple of months, although a small number of people have relapses and symptoms may persist for up to six months.
Once you have recovered from hepatitis A, you are immune from it and can never catch the virus again.
