Patient's question:
The other day, I felt unwell, couldn't eat, had a loss of appetite, and had no energy. Sometimes I even felt nauseous or even dry heaved. My abdomen felt uncomfortable, and I had joint pain. So, I went to the hospital for a comprehensive check-up and was diagnosed with hepatitis. How should I treat it, and what should I pay attention to in daily life?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. The cause of the inflammation may vary, with the most common being virus-induced, in addition to autoimmune-induced. If the liver function is normal and not severe, treatment may not be necessary. However, if it needs to be closely monitored to prevent it from turning into chronic hepatitis B, it becomes serious, and antiviral treatment is required. It is said that lamivudine has a good efficacy in antiviral treatment. Hepatitis is a disease that is not easily resolved. Friends with this condition should always maintain an optimistic attitude and face it with a positive mindset, as only this can boost their confidence in combating hepatitis and believe that recovery is certain.