Patient's question:
I have been diagnosed with hepatitis B (minor positive) for about 20 years. I took liver-protecting pills for about 1-2 years. Later, the doctor advised that as long as my liver function is normal, it's best not to take any medication to avoid putting additional strain on the liver. Regular check-ups are sufficient. So, I have been doing annual check-ups every year, including B and liver function tests, all of which have been normal. In the latest reports, the B showed no issues but mentioned mild fatty liver. The 11 liver function tests were all within the reference range. The DNA test result was 1.4010^3 units IU/mL, with a reference value of negative. The testing method was fluorescent quantitative PCR, with a quality control value of 5.0E+02 IU/mL.Doctor's answer:
According to the test results, your viral load is slightly higher. In the past, medicine used to consider a viral load of 1000 or less as normal, but now it has gradually been changed to a viral load above 500 being normal. It is recommended that you stay active more often, eat less greasy food, and take some liver-protecting tablets. However, it is still important to have periodic liver function tests. It is not terrible to have liver disease, and patients should believe that they can overcome the illness. As long as it is detected early and treated promptly, the chances of controlling the condition and recovering are very high.