Patient's question:
The test showed positive for, with an ALT level of 43. I have been drinking beer consistently before this. Now that I have abstained from alcohol for over a month, my ALT level checked at 11 the other day, and both liver function tests and ultrasound results were normal. However, my DNA quantification is 1780 copies, which is 1280 higher than the normal range. Is this due to mutation? Am I at risk of developing liver cirrhosis soon?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B only reflects the status of the hepatitis virus in the human body. The goal of hepatitis treatment is to completely eliminate the hepatitis virus and fully restore liver function. Therefore, if you have liver disease, it is important to actively seek treatment with a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine. The main treatment involves irregular laboratory tests for HBV-DNA and liver function, while maintaining an optimistic mindset. You can take antiviral drugs or undergo traditional Chinese medicine treatment, which first stabilizes liver function before targeting the virus. This approach combines warding off evil and strengthening the body. In fact, as long as liver function is normal, treatment is not necessary. Many people have hepatitis that has accompanied them for most of their lives, and it is not as terrifying as it seems. For severe patients with chronic hepatitis B, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately and follow the doctor's advice for prompt treatment. Avoid blindly trusting and using advertised medications, as this could worsen the condition.