Hepatitis is five known viruses that cause inflammation of the liver. The vast majority of people recover from the infection within six months without any health problems. A person who is suffering by Hepatitis, the symptoms vary widely. Initially, the person may include flu, malaise, and loss of appetite. Later symptoms may add fever, nausea, vomiting, headache, swollen joints, dark urine and jaundice. Symptoms diverge because the liver is an extremely healthy organ, able to function even if large portions are destroyed.