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What should I do if I am diagnosed with hepatitis B?
If your doctor determines your hepatitis B infection is acute — meaning it is short-lived and will go away on its own — you may not need treatment. Instead, your doctor might recommend rest, proper nutrition and plenty of fluids while your body fights the infection.
Can you clear hepatitis B on your own?
There’s no cure for hepatitis B. The good news is it usually goes away by itself in 4 to 8 weeks. More than 9 out of 10 adults who get hepatitis B totally recover. However, about 1 in 20 people who get hepatitis B as adults become “carriers,” which means they have a chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis B infection.
When should you start treatment for hepatitis B?
National Institutes of Health recommendations In general, for hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg)-positive patients with evidence of chronic HBV disease, treatment is advised when the HBV DNA level is at or above 20,000 IU/mL (105 copies/mL) (or, per the EASL, >2,000 IU/mL ) and when serum ALT is elevated for 3-6 months.
Can hepatitis B reoccur?
No. If you have been infected with hepatitis B in the past, you can’t get infected again. However, some people, especially those infected during early childhood, remain infected for life because they never cleared the virus from their bodies.
Is Honey Good for hepatitis B patient?
CONCLUSION: Honey was found to be beneficial in the prevention of hepatic damage due to obstruction of the common bile duct.
What should you eat if you have hepatitis B?
Other foods that constitute a healthy diet for hepatitis B patients include nuts, seeds, fish, poultry, tofu, whole milk, yogurt and cheese. For hepatitis B patients, it is advisable to eat at least 3 meals a day.
Can hepatitis B go away completely?
Symptoms of hepatitis B may not appear for up to 6 months after the time of infection. Early symptoms include: Symptoms will go away in a few weeks to months if your body is able to fight off the infection. Some people never get rid of the HBV. This is called chronic hepatitis B.
How long does it take to treat hepatitis B?
If your liver is working fairly well, the first treatment offered is usually a medicine called peginterferon alfa 2-a. This stimulates the immune system to attack the hepatitis B virus and regain control over it. It’s usually given by injection once a week for 48 weeks.
Which type of hepatitis is not curable?
Chronic hepatitis B is not curable, but it is treatable. The goal of therapy is to reduce the risk of complications, including premature death.