Patient's question:
I would like to ask about having hepatitis B with a positive. Previously, when I went for a check-up, the doctor said that treatment was not necessary. What should I do in my current situation? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B with a high viral load is not something that requires no treatment. This is something you must pay attention to. The reason doctors say this is because the current medications for treating hepatitis B have significant side effects. When deciding on any medication, one must consider both its benefits and side effects. When the side effects outweigh the benefits, although the high viral load can be treated, the harm to the liver is greater. It's not worth it. Therefore, there is currently no good treatment method. However, what you need to pay attention to is that you should have regular liver function tests. If your liver function is good, treatment may not be necessary. If your liver function suddenly deteriorates and becomes poor, you should still seek timely medical attention and treatment.