Problems in other parts of your body linked to hepatitis E

Neuralgic amyotrophy is caused by damage to a group of nerves called the brachial plexus. These nerves are in your neck and shoulders.

Symptoms include:

• Pain, usually in both of your shoulders
• Difficulty moving your arms or hands
• Pins and needles in your arms or hands
• Numbness in your arms or hands

Neuralgic amyotrophy is a type of peripheral neuropathy. You can find out more from the NHS website here

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Guillian-Barre syndrome affects nerves. You usually feel the symptoms in your hands and feet first. They then spread to your arms and legs. Symptoms in your limbs, hands and feet include:

• Feeling numb
• Pain
• Pins and needles
• Weakness

You might also have problems with balance or co-ordination. In very severe cases it can be hard to walk, and people can have difficulty breathing or swallowing. So it is very important to seek medical help if you think you could have Guillian-Barre syndrome.

You can find out more on the NHS page here

Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. Myelitis is inflammation of the spinal cord. These are extremely rare following hepatitis E. But they can be very serious.

Early symptoms include:

• Headache
• Feeling like you have the flu.

These can move on to more serious symptoms including difficulty speaking, confusion, and not being able to move parts of your body.

You can find out more about encephalitis on the NHS page here.

The NHS page also has a longer list of serious symptoms. If you have any of these serious symptoms you should call 999 or go to a hospital straight away.

Bell’s Palsy can make one side of your face weak and hard to move. It can be treated and most people will get better in a few months.

If your face droops on one side call 999.  The drooping could be caused by Bell’s Palsy, but it is also a sign of a stroke. So it is important that you get medical help straight away.

You can find out more about Bell’s palsy here.