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Any Suggestion For ALT-2.5 Times Higher And HBV DNA Viral Load-655000?
Hi Doctor, I have been diagnosed with Hepatitis B since 2000. On December 2013 my ALT test results are 2.5 times higher than the normal value. Also HBV DNA viral load is 655000 iu/ml. My doctor recommended that I should start treatment. Is the right time to start treatment now?
Thu, 13 Mar 2014
hi,
Guidelines (EASLD and AASLD) say that if liver enzymes are elevated twice the normal, treatment is recommended. your viral load is high, and it is perfect time to start the treatment.
There are very good drugs for hepatitis B but the response will be best before liver gets irreversibly damaged. So,proceed with the treatment. All the best.
Guidelines (EASLD and AASLD) say that if liver enzymes are elevated twice the normal, treatment is recommended. your viral load is high, and it is perfect time to start the treatment.
There are very good drugs for hepatitis B but the response will be best before liver gets irreversibly damaged. So,proceed with the treatment. All the best.
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