Patient's question:
Three years ago during the check-up, the doctor said that treatment was not necessary, and no treatment has been administered. During school check-ups, liver function has always been normal.Doctor's answer:
A hepatitis B carrier refers to individuals who are positive for hepatitis B surface antigen but have normal liver function. Since carrying the virus is only a temporary state, it is essential to pay attention in daily life to prevent the carrier state from turning into an active state. Therefore, you need to undergo irregular three-monthly reexaminations for the five hepatitis B markers, liver function tests, and hepatitis B virus DNA. Once a decrease in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) in liver function tests is detected, it indicates that the carrier is in an active state and requires consideration for treatment. For hepatitis B patients and carriers, it is important to pay attention to avoiding greasy foods and excessive exertion, ensuring adequate rest, and preventing the use of hepatotoxic medications.