Hepatitis Travel Insurance

To get a quote by telephone, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

JS Insurance provides Single Trip, Annual Multi Trip and Long Stay Travel Insurance to those who have Hepatitis.

Hepatitis

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver.

Hepatitis can be acute or chronic, meaning the disease may only be with you for a short time, or long term.

There are five types of hepatitis: A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis A

This is a short term infection that can last between 2 to 6 months. It is a contagious disease and is often caught through contaminated food, water or contact with an infected person.

Symptoms include:

• Tiredness
• Fever
• Abdominal Pain
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Jaundice
• Dark amber urine
• Grey-coloured faeces

In North Americans and Northern Europeans, the virus is usually contracted while travelling to countries with poor sanitation and overcrowding.

While in recovery, it is advised that you rest, and avoid alcohol and fatty foods as decreased liver performance will make toxins harder to break down.

Hepatitis B

This virus is not contagious and can not be spread via direct human contact. It is spread through unprotected sex, sharing of needles, contact at birth and blood transfusions.

The virus causes the liver to inflame resulting in jaundice, vomiting, and in some cases, death. Symptoms include:

• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Aches
• Fever
• Dark amber urine
• Jaundice

A doctor will take a blood test to diagnose Hepatitis B.

Early treatment of the disease will mean that there could be little long term effect. However, chronic sufferers may develop liver cancer or cirrhosis.

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is spread through direct blood contact and is often asymptomatic. It presents with symptoms similar to A and B and is often discovered by accident during routine check ups or tests for other ailments. This virus can be treated with drugs, however unlike A and B is it much more likely to develop into a chronic disorder and may result in cirrhosis.

Hepatitis D

Transmission for Hepatitis D is similar to that of Hepatitis B. It is known as a sub-virus because it only presents in those already infected with Hepatitis B.

Hepatitis E

This virus is similar medically to Hepatitis A. It is transmitted through water contaminated with fecal matter and so is more prevalent in areas with poor sanitation, such as East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.

Treatment

Treatment usually takes the form of a wide range of medication. However sufferers also have to make lifestyle changes such as:

• Avoiding alcohol
• Avoiding salt
• Not using illegal drugs
• Getting flu vaccinations

The decreased performance of the liver means that you will be less able to break down toxins.

Untreated forms of hepatitis may lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.

When travelling with hepatitis, make sure you bring a plentiful supply of medication along with you.

Keep medicines in hand luggage in case of delays or lost luggage.

And if travelling to another time zone, make sure you adjust the time you administer your medicine accordingly.

If you are travelling with others, we can include them on the policy even if they do not have any pre existing medical conditions.

Useful Websites: About Hepatitis - Hepatitis Information NHS - Hepatitis Facts

To get a quote by telephone, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

This Travel Insurance is provided by goodtogoinsurance.com. goodtogoinsurance.com is an appointed representative of Ancile Insurance Group Ltd. which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority - No 471641.