Thanks for query on HCM. Regular follow up and investigations are required regularly. One test measures the viral load, that is, the amount of viral DNA in the blood. Doctors will recommend treatment if there are signs that the virus is beginning to cause damage or if the viral load is high. The medications in current use for chronic hepatitis B include the interferons and nucleoside/nucleotide analogues. Medications can reduce the number of viruses in the body and may be able to eliminate the virus from the bloodstream. If you do not have advanced liver disease you do not need to follow a special diet for hepatitis B. Patients with very advanced liver disease may require a special low-protein diet to minimize damage to the brain, called hepatic encephalopathy. This type of diet is usually used along with other treatments under the care of a specialist. Most people with hepatitis B should just ensure they eat normal, healthy foods. You should completely avoid consuming any alcohol or drugs that are potentially poisonous to the liver, such as Tylenol and many prescription drugs. Keep in touch with your doctor.