Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with hepatitis?

Loss of appetite is indeed a symptom associated with many illnesses, including hepatitis, but it is not as distinctive or universally recognized as the other listed symptoms. Hepatitis typically presents with more specific and defining symptoms that relate to liver function and the body's reaction to liver inflammation.

Dark urine is a common symptom of hepatitis due to the liver's impaired ability to process bilirubin, leading to its accumulation in the urine. Light stools, which occur when bilirubin is not adequately processed and excreted in the bile, are another characteristic symptom of liver dysfunction associated with hepatitis. Jaundice, the yellowing of the skin and eyes, is a hallmark indicator of liver disease and is directly related to elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood.

While loss of appetite may be experienced during hepatitis, it is more general and could be attributed to a variety of conditions, making it less specific as a symptom of hepatitis compared to the others listed.