Patient's question:
I am seven months pregnant and have had chronic hepatitis B for three years before pregnancy. I have been tested for liver function three times a week for three weeks. The results are as follows: Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is 108, 105, and 109; Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is 67, 84, and 95. The doctor prescribed Hu Gan Ning tablets and Compound Glycyrrhizin tablets. May I take them? Will it affect the baby? Please reply quickly, urgently!Doctor's answer:
??????Hello, what you said is reversed. It should be elevated transaminase levels due to liver function decline. During pregnancy, the burden on the liver and kidneys is significant because the body needs to excrete not only its own waste but also that of the child, which can lead to increased workload.When liver function declines, its role is to inactivate and excrete enzymes. However, when liver function is insufficient, it cannot perform its normal function, leading to accumulation. This can be improved by supporting the liver. Drinking chrysanthemum and goji berry tea can help enhance liver function.
This may have some impact on the child, but it is not significant because the fetus has its own liver and can inactivate enzymes in its own body. Therefore, the main issue is the mother's insufficient support. Proper nourishment and self-care can resolve this.