Patient's question:
Check liver function first, and only take medication if the liver function is abnormal. What kind of help do you care about: I am surprised why the doctor said this, and all the information I found says the earlier the treatment, the better. Whom should I listen to? Besides, how should family members prevent infection? How long can the hepatitis C virus survive in the human body?Doctor's answer:
Hello. First, it needs to be verified whether it is hepatitis B or hepatitis C. If it is hepatitis B, there is no need for treatment if liver function is normal. Treatment should only be initiated when liver function abnormalities reappear. However, if it is hepatitis C, treatment is necessary. Hepatitis C tends to become chronic, which can lead to the recurrence of liver cirrhosis. Therefore, early treatment should be sought if the viral load is high. Did you hear incorrectly? If the doctor says that treatment is not needed now and should only be used when liver function is abnormal, it should be hepatitis B, as it is more common. Hepatitis C is generally spread through blood, and casual contact generally does not spread it.