In some cases, people with viral hepatitis will not experience any symptoms. However, as liver function begins to fail, chemicals may buildup in the blood and symptoms may appear, including:

• Dark-colored urine that may resemble tea
• Diarrhea
• Fever (low-grade)
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle aches
• Nausea and vomiting
• Pain in the stomach
• Bowel movements that are pale or gray
• Fatigue and malaise
• Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes (jaundice)

Many of these symptoms can indicate conditions other than viral hepatitis. Individuals experiencing any of these symptoms should notify their physician.