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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Hepatitis B Infection
Question: what is medicine for chronic hepatitis b. i have 3 kids what should i do, not to infect them?
Brief Answer:
There are treatments
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
there are treatments like interferon, tenofovir and entecavir and some second-line agents. These are not drugs you could take over the counter though. You should consult your doctor regarding treatment decisions. Laboratory testing is required prior to treatment of course.
Kind Regards!
There are treatments
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
there are treatments like interferon, tenofovir and entecavir and some second-line agents. These are not drugs you could take over the counter though. You should consult your doctor regarding treatment decisions. Laboratory testing is required prior to treatment of course.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
what kind of doctor should i consult?
is supplements like astragalus capsule helpful to me?
is supplements like astragalus capsule helpful to me?
Brief Answer:
Gastroenterologist or infectious disease specialist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
you should consult a gastroenterologist or an infectious disease specialist. The supplements won't make any difference regarding chronic hepatitis B.
Kind Regards!
Gastroenterologist or infectious disease specialist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
you should consult a gastroenterologist or an infectious disease specialist. The supplements won't make any difference regarding chronic hepatitis B.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
i was diagnosed 10 years ago when i gave birth to my eldest son... and up to now i dont feel any symptons, is that a good sign that my immune system is working well to fight the hepa b virus?
my children had vaccine for hepa b. are they secured that they wont be infected by me? i breast feed them? they are all CS section.
my children had vaccine for hepa b. are they secured that they wont be infected by me? i breast feed them? they are all CS section.
Brief Answer:
Many questions, please read on...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
it's good that you don't have any symptoms but it does not mean that your body has cleared the virus. Only tests can confirm or exclude that. Vaccinated children are probably well protected but an antibody measurement against the core antigen is needed to confirm vaccine effectiveness.
Breastfeeding is not supposed to transmit the virus. You should take care of your nipples though because bleeding is dangerous and may result in transmission.
Kind Regards!
Many questions, please read on...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
it's good that you don't have any symptoms but it does not mean that your body has cleared the virus. Only tests can confirm or exclude that. Vaccinated children are probably well protected but an antibody measurement against the core antigen is needed to confirm vaccine effectiveness.
Breastfeeding is not supposed to transmit the virus. You should take care of your nipples though because bleeding is dangerous and may result in transmission.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
is there
any side affects of the treatment you mentioned aboved?
any side affects of the treatment you mentioned aboved?
Brief Answer:
there are a lot
Detailed Answer:
Interferon has a lot of side effect, like fever, Blood disorders (leukopenia etc), malaise, elevated transaminases, etc
Tenofovir's most common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain etc
Entecavir is better tolerated usually. Common side effects include headachr, dizziness, weakness etc
There is no easy treatment and sometimes the initial choice may have to be modified.
Kind regards!
there are a lot
Detailed Answer:
Interferon has a lot of side effect, like fever, Blood disorders (leukopenia etc), malaise, elevated transaminases, etc
Tenofovir's most common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain etc
Entecavir is better tolerated usually. Common side effects include headachr, dizziness, weakness etc
There is no easy treatment and sometimes the initial choice may have to be modified.
Kind regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am afraid of the treatment. Is there a chance that treatment worsen my situation?
Brief Answer:
Receiving the treatment is a good choice
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
if you have chronic hepatitis B then receiving the treatment is the only choice and it's not supposed to make things worse. Chronic hepatitis B may cause cirrhosis and cancer, so it's not just something that you can transmit to the others if you're not careful enough. It can be deadly. Your husband should be tested also, if he hasn't done so already.
Kind Regards!
Receiving the treatment is a good choice
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
if you have chronic hepatitis B then receiving the treatment is the only choice and it's not supposed to make things worse. Chronic hepatitis B may cause cirrhosis and cancer, so it's not just something that you can transmit to the others if you're not careful enough. It can be deadly. Your husband should be tested also, if he hasn't done so already.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
How many months usually the treatment should be done?
Brief Answer:
it takes a long time
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This treatment lasts for a long time. The shorter time can be from 4 months for interferon to many years. Sometimes relapses occur or resistance develops. This is not easy but this is all we've got right now.
Kind regards!
it takes a long time
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This treatment lasts for a long time. The shorter time can be from 4 months for interferon to many years. Sometimes relapses occur or resistance develops. This is not easy but this is all we've got right now.
Kind regards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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