Patient's question:
I was diagnosed with hepatitis B three years ago and had already started treatment for a period of time. Later, because there was no significant effect and I didn't feel much discomfort in my body, I stopped the treatment. However, recently I've been feeling unwell, and my skin has become slightly yellow. After checking and diagnosing at the hospital, it was determined to be jaundice hepatitis. I don't know how I might have been infected while living with my family.Doctor's answer:
Jaundice hepatitis is caused by hepatitis viruses corroding liver cells, destroying and reconstructing the liver, blocking bile ducts, leading to elevated levels of both conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin in the blood. This results in symptoms of yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, sclera of the eyes, and skin. Jaundice hepatitis is categorized into hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and viral hepatitis. It is not infectious if caused by gallstones or medication, but it is infectious if caused by viral hepatitis. Therefore, it is recommended to undergo hepatitis antibody testing and an ultrasound to determine the exact cause. Hepatitis viruses are present in a patient's blood, urine, and vomit. If the hepatitis is viral, it is essential to avoid contact.