Patient's question:
I've been pregnant for almost two months. I have hepatitis B with a high level of surface antigen (HBeAg positive). I was diagnosed at 19, and everything has been fine so far. My liver function tests have been normal, so I didn't take any medication. Now that I'm pregnant, I had a checkup, and my alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level was 42, which is 2 units higher than the normal range. I checked it again in June, and it was normal. The hepatitis B virus DNA level is 5.86 x 10^7, which seems quite high. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Currently during pregnancy, it is necessary to undergo irregular tests for liver function and liver and gallbladder ultrasound. After the child is born, they need to receive the hepatitis B immune globulin and hepatitis B vaccine within 12 hours to prevent mother-to-child transmission. In addition to timely treatment for hepatitis B, friends with the disease should always maintain a positive attitude to face the illness. Only in this way can patients receive timely and appropriate treatment. At the same time, they should pay close attention to their dietary care and focus on a balanced nutrition, ensuring that the body can digest nutrients promptly. They believe that in this way, they can definitely drive away hepatitis B.