Patient's question:
Those diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B, with normal liver function at the time, have slightly elevated liver enzymes this week. What are the risks in my situation? Is it serious? Do I need treatment?Doctor's answer:
The viral load in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is generally high, causing severe damage to liver cells. Currently, abnormal liver function indicates that liver cells have already sustained a certain degree of damage. The progression of chronic hepatitis B is: chronic hepatitis B → liver cirrhosis → liver cancer. With abnormal liver function, each breakdown of liver cells can form small scars. Long-term and extensive breakdown of liver cells can lead to the development of liver cirrhosis. 80% of patients with liver cirrhosis can progress to liver cancer. Treatment is necessary, and if the viral load is high, antiviral treatment is required.