Patient's question:
Friend was diagnosed with hepatitis B minor positive, no significant changes in health. The doctor said that as long as it is well controlled and regularly reviewed, there is nothing to be afraid of. However, it is said that hepatitis B infection is a terrible disease that cannot be cured. How is hepatitis B treated?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B minor positive cases should also be given attention. The minor positive status indicates the presence of the virus in the body, but the immune system has the ability to control the virus from replicating excessively, making its transmissibility relatively weaker. However, if the human immune system remains in a state of battle for a long time without sufficient immunity to eliminate the virus, it may lead to immune dysfunction and increase the risk of cellular changes (hepatocellular carcinoma). When the immune system weakens, the virus may replicate excessively, and when the immune function declines, the possibility of natural conversion to negativity also exists. Western medicine has no specific treatment for this condition. In addition to adequate rest and proper nutrition, liver-protecting drugs, antiviral drugs, or autoimmune regulators can be used for treatment, but the efficacy is generally not ideal. Traditional Chinese medicine can adopt various methods such as clearing heat and dampness, soothing the liver and strengthening the spleen, tonifying the liver and kidneys, and promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis.