Patient's question:
The patient has inflammation in the liver and has been receiving anti-inflammatory and liver-protecting injections in addition to the hepatitis B treatment. The patient recently caught a cold two days ago. I would like to ask the expert if catching a cold is related to the liver inflammation? Under normal circumstances, receiving anti-inflammatory and liver-protecting injections should prevent one from catching a cold, right?Doctor's answer:
Recurring colds are often due to a weakened immune system, such as catching a cold, overexertion, or hepatitis patients being more prone to overexertion, which can slightly improve their resistance. If not paid attention to, colds may reappear. Most colds are caused by viruses, and anti-inflammatory drugs are generally ineffective. They only make it easier for bacterial infections to occur after a cold, such as upper respiratory infections or pneumonia. It is recommended to focus on treating hepatitis while paying attention to rest and nutrition. Over-the-counter cold medicine can be taken to reduce symptoms, such as paracetamol. There are many treatment methods for hepatitis B, but since patients have different symptoms, the diagnostic methods used will also vary. Therefore, patients need to be examined and diagnosed promptly to receive appropriate treatment.