What should I do if my ALT level is elevated with chronic hepatitis B?

Patient's question:

Patient is a 35-year-old female. She has had three positive tests for two years. Today, she had a liver function test, and her AST is 5 units higher than normal.

Doctor's answer:

Aspartate aminotransferase slightly elevated, not a big problem, it's best to have periodic reexaminations. Active treatment is needed for liver disease with positive. Revisit a regular hospital for active treatment of hepatitis B. Test for hepatitis B virus DNA. Abdominal ultrasound examination. Pay attention to a low-fat, high-protein, easily digestible diet. Strictly prohibit alcohol consumption, do not take medicine casually, reduce liver pressure. Ask: How to drink alcohol? How to take medicine? How to suffer from other diseases? Patients face the harm of, we should actively implement examinations and treatment, do not avoid medical visits. If is not cured after long-term treatment, it is necessary to change the treatment plan in a timely manner.

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