Patient's question:
I have had hepatitis B for 20 years with a viral load of 10^3. The detailed ultrasound examination of the liver showed dense and thickened liver spots. Do I need to take antiviral medication?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, your condition is chronic hepatitis B, where the liver has been damaged, and you need antiviral treatment. It is recommended to pay attention to rest, avoid overtime work, maintain a light diet, eat less spicy and greasy food, and avoid alcohol. You need antiviral treatment. In fact, having hepatitis B is not scary. Patients should believe that they can overcome the disease. As long as symptoms are detected in time and symptomatic treatment is provided, the chances of stabilizing the condition and recovering are very high.