Patient's question:
My cousin has recently experienced a sudden increase in appetite, but his complexion is pale, especially his eyes, which have started to turn a bit yellow and often have red veins. When I asked if he often stays up late, he said no. What are the symptoms of hepatitis?Doctor's answer:
Early symptoms of liver disease are typically characterized by fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, and in some cases, recurrent mild pain in the liver area. In the initial stages of liver disease, apart from the symptoms mentioned above, subtle changes in the skin can also be important indicators of early liver disease. The early symptoms of liver disease are often not very obvious. Generally, it is necessary to conduct tests for the five-item panel and liver function first. The severity of hepatitis B is primarily reflected in liver function tests. If liver function is normal, it may be considered to check the HBV-DNA load next. Based on the viral copy number, liver function tests should be repeated every 3-6 months.