Understanding Hepatitis B Carriers: Health Implications and Pregnancy Concerns
Hepatitis B carrier Three years ago, I was diagnosed with hepatitis B through a blood test, and in September of the 89th year, I had a blood test for the E antigen, which indicated that I do not have hepatitis B. However, in June of the 89th year, I underwent a premarital health ...
Dr. Hong Hongchang Reply:
1. Hepatitis B carriers should undergo ultrasound and liver function tests (SGOT, SGPT, and AFP) every three to six months. 2. The term "cocktail therapy" is a general term, and the specific contents vary among different theories, so its impact on the liver is unknown. ...[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B Carriers: Health Implications and Pregnancy Concerns
Understanding Hepatitis B: Risks, Management, and Health Concerns
Hepatitis B Dr. Ke: Hello! I would like to ask you a few questions, please respond, thank you! 1. I had hepatitis B when I was younger, but I recovered. My boyfriend is a carrier of hepatitis B; will he transmit it to me? 2. Is it true that a hepatitis B carrier will never ful...
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
Hello Vivian: 1. Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through blood transfusions and injections; it is not transmitted through food. 2. Chronic carriers of Hepatitis B are not easily cured, but there are new treatment options available. Please follow up with a hepatology clinic f...[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B: Risks, Management, and Health Concerns
Essential Guide to Hepatitis B Management and Liver Health in Taichung
liver Hello Dr. Hong, I am a carrier of hepatitis B. I would like to ask: 1. Which hospitals in Taichung offer regular liver function tests and ultrasound examinations? 2. I have been taking medication recently due to urticaria, which is likely an antihistamine. Will long-term us...
Dr. Hong Hongchang Reply:
1. Any hospital with a gastroenterologist certified by the Department of Health can perform the examination. 2. Almost all medications are metabolized by the liver, so unnecessary medications (including antihistamines) should be avoided.[Read More] Essential Guide to Hepatitis B Management and Liver Health in Taichung
Understanding Duodenal Ulcers: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Lifestyle Adjustments
Duodenal ulcer with bulb deformity? Hello! I am a working professional who spends most of my time sitting in the office. I have low physical activity, and my Hepatitis B surface antigen is positive, while the e antigen is negative. My weight and height are 70 kg and 173 cm, respe...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello: 1. Fatty liver can lead to a slight increase in liver function tests; please exercise more. 2. Chronic infection with Helicobacter pylori can cause gastritis and duodenal ulcers (recurrent ulcers may lead to deformation of the bulb). 3. Elevated atherosclerosis index; plea...[Read More] Understanding Duodenal Ulcers: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Lifestyle Adjustments
Understanding Hepatitis B Carriers: Symptoms and Concerns
Hepatitis B carrier I am a carrier of hepatitis B, but I have never experienced symptoms of hepatitis. I have always felt that my appearance is not very good and I tend to have a lot of heat in my body. In recent years, I have felt increasing pressure in the area near my liver, a...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello: 1. Liver distension and pain may be related to hepatitis, but it could also simply be due to gastrointestinal dyspepsia, and is mostly unrelated to liver cirrhosis. 2. Immunomodulatory agents are not conventional treatment medications, so please use them with caution. 3. G...[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B Carriers: Symptoms and Concerns
Understanding Elevated Liver Function Tests: Causes and Concerns
Liver function tests (LFTs) My liver function indices have been quite high for the past year. Last month, my blood test showed a level of 85. The doctor mentioned it could be due to alcohol abuse or excessive fatigue, but I have not experienced either of these issues. I am unsure...
Dr. Li Huixiong Reply:
What you referred to as "liver function index" should correctly be termed "hepatitis index," which generally refers to ALT (GPT) and AST (GOT) levels, indicating the current activity of hepatitis. Strictly speaking, they do not represent "liver function&q...[Read More] Understanding Elevated Liver Function Tests: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block: Symptoms and Precautions
Electrocardiogram Issues I recently underwent a comprehensive health examination, and the report indicated that my electrocardiogram showed "incomplete right bundle branch block." The examining physician suggested that I should monitor it regularly. I would like to know...
Dr. Li Huixiong Reply:
Whether it is "complete" or "incomplete" right bundle branch block, there are usually no symptoms of discomfort, so there is no need to worry. Most cases are of unknown origin and may be secondary to myocardial infarction or valvular heart disease; regular fol...[Read More] Understanding Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block: Symptoms and Precautions
Understanding Low Cholesterol: Its Link to Hepatitis B and Recovery Tips
Low cholesterol A few days ago, I read a report in the newspaper stating that low cholesterol levels can also lead to hepatitis B. My mother has low cholesterol and also has hepatitis B. Is there a connection between the two? How can low cholesterol levels be restored to normal? ...
Dr. Li Huixiong Reply:
Hepatitis B is a type of viral hepatitis caused by infection with the hepatitis B virus. Cholesterol is a type of lipid in the body that provides some energy and is necessary for hormone synthesis, so there is no direct relationship between the two. Under normal circumstances, ch...[Read More] Understanding Low Cholesterol: Its Link to Hepatitis B and Recovery Tips
Understanding the Risks of Cardiac Catheterization for Diabetic Patients
The risks associated with cardiac catheterization in patients with diabetes..? Hello, Doctor: My father is 50 years old and has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (D.M.) for over five months. He regularly takes his medication and goes for morning walks every day. His condition...
Dr. Li Huixiong Reply:
According to your statement, your father primarily suffers from two conditions: 1. Diabetes mellitus and 2. Ischemic heart disease. Patients with diabetes are already considered a high-risk group for ischemic heart disease (or coronary artery disease). There is now a suspicion th...[Read More] Understanding the Risks of Cardiac Catheterization for Diabetic Patients
Understanding Hepatitis B Carriers: Do Antibodies Indicate Infection?
What is a hepatitis B carrier? Does having antibodies from a previous infection count? Am I also a carrier?
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
A positive hepatitis B surface antibody indicates the ability to resist hepatitis B infection, while a positive hepatitis B surface antigen indicates the ability to transmit hepatitis B or that the individual is a patient with hepatitis B. If you need further clarification about ...[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B Carriers: Do Antibodies Indicate Infection?
Understanding Cirrhosis: Symptoms, Risks, and When to Seek Further Care
Cirrhosis Hello Dr. Yang, I have a relative who is currently seventy years old. Recently, they have been experiencing abdominal swelling and sought medical attention. The doctor informed them that it is liver cirrhosis and prescribed some diuretics. The doctor casually mentioned...
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
Dr. Yang Guojun responds: The Chinese have a deep affection for the liver, referring to cherished things as "heart and liver treasures." When extremely sad, they say "the liver and intestines are severed," and when fearful, they describe it as "the liver ...[Read More] Understanding Cirrhosis: Symptoms, Risks, and When to Seek Further Care
Understanding Hepatitis B Carriers: Do They Have Antibodies?
I would like to ask about hepatitis B? Are carriers of hepatitis B infected and also have antibodies?
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
The definition of a hepatitis B carrier is an individual who still has the hepatitis B virus in their body, indicated by a positive result for the hepatitis B surface antigen in a blood test. The presence of antibodies signifies that the individual has developed immunity and is n...[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B Carriers: Do They Have Antibodies?
Concerns About Being an HBV Carrier: Health Risks and Precautions
Questions related to HBV carriers! Dear Dr. Yang, I discovered that I am a carrier of hepatitis B during my university entrance health check. I am the only one in my family who has been infected, but my grandfather previously died from liver cancer. It has been about five years ...
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
1. Hepatitis B carriers have a 100 times higher risk of developing liver cancer compared to the general population. Please have your liver scanned by a hepatologist every six months. 2. Please have your boyfriend come to the hospital for an evaluation to determine if he needs to ...[Read More] Concerns About Being an HBV Carrier: Health Risks and Precautions
Understanding Hepatitis B: Transmission, Prevention, and Genetic Factors
Hepatitis B Hello, I am a carrier of Hepatitis B and would like to ask if it could be hereditary (my father is also a carrier). Are there any precautions I should take in daily life? Additionally, my boyfriend is a foreigner, and I am concerned about whether he could be infected ...
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
1. Hepatitis B can be transmitted horizontally and vertically, meaning it can be transmitted from mother to child, so it is not hereditary but rather due to infection during childbirth through the birth canal. 2. The hepatitis virus is transmitted through blood, so avoid eyebrow...[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B: Transmission, Prevention, and Genetic Factors