Patient's question:
Recently, my uncle has been experiencing severe nausea and vomiting for the past three months. Whenever he smells greasy food, these symptoms reappear. My uncle usually dislikes drinking beer, and recently his complexion has been very yellow. He went to the hospital for a thorough examination and found that his hepatitis B surface antigen was positive. The doctor diagnosed him with jaundice hepatitis.Doctor's answer:
A few people may experience severe abdominal pain and mistakenly believe it is acute abdomen. In addition, a small number of people may experience recurrence of urticaria. In the later stage, physical examination may reveal percussion pain and tenderness in the liver region, and more than half of the patients can palpate the liver below the costal margin. Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels significantly decrease, and urine bilirubin is positive. Hepatitis B surface antigen is positive, and hepatitis B core antibody immunoglobulin M (anti-HBcIgM) is also positive. Hepatitis causes significant harm to patients. Once symptoms are detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. At the same time, dietary issues should be given more attention, with a focus on light and simple foods. It is hoped that hepatitis patients can receive professional treatment.