What inflammatory liver disease affects millions annually?

• A. Hepatitis
• B. Cirrhosis
• C. Jaundice
• D. Fatty liver disease

Answer: (A)

Inflammation of the liver is hepatitis. It happens when liver tissue becomes inflamed due to infections (viral hepatitis A, B, C), toxins such as alcohol or certain drugs, or autoimmune processes. This category includes millions of people affected each year worldwide in acute or chronic forms, which is why it’s described as the inflammatory liver disease. Cirrhosis is scarring from long-term damage, not the inflammatory process itself. Jaundice is a symptom of liver dysfunction, not a disease, and fatty liver disease centers on fat accumulation; while inflammation can occur in its progressive form (NASH), the condition is not defined solely by inflammation like hepatitis is.