Patient's question:
I only got pregnant after being divorced for several years, and now I've been pregnant for six and a half months. At first, I had pregnancy symptoms, including dry heaves, but they have improved. However, I still feel nausea and dry heaves, and I haven't had an appetite. I have a pain in my upper abdomen, and after a thorough check-up, they said it's hepatitis.Doctor's answer:
Type B hepatitis is often subclinical or occult, frequently misdiagnosed, but it poses significant risks and should be taken seriously. Type B hepatitis antigen and antibodies must be confirmed through serological tests to identify occult or chronic antigen carriers, which are potential sources of transmission. However, the hepatitis B virus has not yet been successfully cultured, whereas the hepatitis A virus has been successfully cultured. In fact, having viral hepatitis is not as frightening as it may seem. Patients should believe in their ability to overcome the illness. As long as timely treatment is provided upon early detection, the chances of stabilizing the condition and recovering are very high.