Patient's question:
Patient with chronic hepatitis B (), currently taking Entecavir dispersible tablets. Can the traditional Chinese medicine be replaced? Which is better compared to Western medicine, and can it lead to negativity (HBsAg seroconversion)?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B patients with the "" condition taking antiviral drugs need a treatment course of 2-3 years. They must stop taking traditional Chinese medicine and undergo tests to check the amount of hepatitis B virus DNA. If the viral load is below 500, they can switch back to traditional Chinese medicine. If the viral load is above 500, they cannot stop taking Western medicine. Integrated treatment combining both Eastern and Western medicine may offer the possibility of clearing the virus. Hepatitis B patients can, while understanding the need for symptomatic treatment, use folk remedies as supplementary therapy in daily life. They should also maintain a proper diet and avoid stimulating foods in their daily meals.