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i was tested positive for hep b when i gave birth to my daughter in1994 but i never got sick or no symptoms at all then 2010 when i had a physical exam my hep b is positive again so my gi doctor did biopsy of the liver ultrasound and blood works results are all normal. is there a way to get rid of the virus? or do i have chronic hep b?
from the fact that you are positive for hepatitis B for over 15 years, it is certain that you are having chronic hepatitis B. Chronic hepatitis B patients may require treatment, which is decided on certain parameters. if you have a high hepatitis b DNA level in your blood, along with deranged liver functions and suggestion of inflammation going on in the liver, then you would be a candidate for treatment. otherwise you are fine..from the fact that you mentioned that your liver biopsy, ultrasound and blood tests have come back as normal, it's extremely unlikely that you will be given medicines..of course if you have a family history of liver cancer, or if you are being planned for organ transplantation, then it will be another issue.. but from what you have said, you are less likely to be put on meds.
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Is There A Treatment For Hepatitis B?
from the fact that you are positive for hepatitis B for over 15 years, it is certain that you are having chronic hepatitis B. Chronic hepatitis B patients may require treatment, which is decided on certain parameters. if you have a high hepatitis b DNA level in your blood, along with deranged liver functions and suggestion of inflammation going on in the liver, then you would be a candidate for treatment. otherwise you are fine..from the fact that you mentioned that your liver biopsy, ultrasound and blood tests have come back as normal, it s extremely unlikely that you will be given medicines..of course if you have a family history of liver cancer, or if you are being planned for organ transplantation, then it will be another issue.. but from what you have said, you are less likely to be put on meds.