Patient's question:
I had a fever for several days last month, and later it didn't go down, so I went to the hospital for a follow-up visit. I also felt that my complexion was yellow. After the doctor's careful examination, they asked me to have a blood test and an X-ray examination. It was found that I have hepatitis B. How is hepatitis B treated?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B, also known as HBV, is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus infecting the body. The hepatitis B virus is a hepatotropic virus that primarily resides within liver cells and damages them, leading to liver cell inflammation, suppuration, and fibrosis. In the early stages of acute hepatitis, patients often experience significant nausea, vomiting, and poor appetite, and the food they consume often cannot meet their body's needs. Therefore, during this stage, a diet based on easily digestible and light carbohydrates such as noodles and congee, along with ample vegetables and fruits, and small, frequent meals is recommended. There are several treatment methods for viral hepatitis, but since patients exhibit different symptoms, the treatment approaches vary accordingly. Therefore, patients need to undergo timely and thorough examination and diagnosis to receive symptomatic treatment.