Patient's question:
Around five years ago, I realized that I had contracted hepatitis B. At that time, I went to the hospital for a check-up and only then did I find out. I also had my liver function tested, and the results were all normal. Over the years, I have had follow-up tests, and there has been no signs of further deterioration. However, I am still very worried because it is said that people with hepatitis B are prone to developing cirrhosis. I’m not sure if there’s any basis for this claim.Doctor's answer:
Patients with hepatitis B can develop liver cancer. However, not everyone will develop liver cancer, because some people's conditions may progress to cirrhosis, leading to damage to other organs in the body, which may already have ended their lives. Therefore, it is not necessary to have liver cancer to be in danger of life. However, you don't need to worry too much. Early and standardized treatment for hepatitis B can still help the disease progress towards cirrhosis. In terms of treatment, traditional Western medicine does not have very effective methods. It is recommended that you adopt Chinese herbal medicine for conditioning and treatment, which has a good effect and is less prone to recurrence.