Patient's question:
Positive for surface antigen, negative for antibodies, positive for E antigen, negative for antibodies, positive for core antibodyDoctor's answer:
Hepatitis B with a positive result indicates that the virus copies in your body are quite active. However, the severity of the condition and the extent of liver cell damage need to be assessed based on liver function tests and your symptoms, such as fatigue, poor appetite, abdominal pain, yellow urine, liver palm, spider angiomas, or an enlarged spleen. The severity requires evaluating whether you have the above clinical symptoms. Additionally, it is essential to check liver function to determine the levels of transaminases, proteins, and bilirubin. If liver function is not damaged, then it is not urgent, but theability is relatively high, so regular follow-up tests are necessary. If liver function is poor, it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible, including liver protection, reducing transaminase levels, and alleviating jaundice.