Patient's question:
During the New Year this year, my mother discovered hepatitis C virus in her body through a health check-up, but the amount was not significant, and she had no discomfort at all. Treatment history and effectiveness: After the doctor's recommendation, she received a year of domestically produced interferon. Since then, the last thorough check-up showed completely normal results, but the doctor still recommends another year of treatment.Doctor's answer:
Dear friend, the antiviral treatment for hepatitis C is generally recommended to be administered after thorough liver function tests and RNA tests show normal results. It is advised to focus on medication for a full year before stopping. I suggest your mother follows the same approach: continue medication for a year, then have follow-up tests to ensure everything is normal before stopping. After stopping medication, liver function and RNA tests should be conducted periodically. At the same time, pay attention to dietary adjustments, consume more vitamin-rich vegetables and fruits, avoid greasy foods, quit smoking and alcohol, and prevent overexertion and exposure to cold.