Hepatitis A, or viral hepatitis A, is a disease in which patients usually recover on their own within six months, but the exact amount of time varies from person to person. Viral hepatitis A is a self-limiting disease, mainly caused by infection with the hepatitis A virus. Patients usually have symptoms such as jaundice, fatigue, weakness, fever, loss of appetite and abdominal pain. If the patient’s condition is mild and the body is in good physical condition, the time needed for recovery is usually shorter. If the patient’s condition is more serious, the recovery time will be longer, but it can be cured within 6 months, the specific time depends on the patient’s own condition and cannot be generalized. Although hepatitis A is a self-limiting disease, it is important to seek medical attention in time for adjuvant treatment so as not to cause complications and affect health. Patients should ensure adequate rest during treatment, avoid alcohol, fatigue and the use of liver-damaging drugs to promote physical recovery.