Patient's question:
Last year during our company's annual health check-up, I was found to be an HBV carrier, but my liver function is normal. I'm very worried that my condition might develop into liver cancer. I really want to find a cure for this disease, but my friends say it's not easily treatable. Even if treatment is pursued, it would cost several hundred thousand, and there's no guarantee it would be successful.Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B virus carriers who exhibit a positive HBsAg, HBcAg, and HBeAg () pattern show normal liver function. Most can remain stable in this phase, with a good prognosis. Treatment is generally not required, as medications are often ineffective at this stage. It is advisable to balance rest and activity, rather than overusing medications or solely recommending the goal of converting to a negative HBsAg (). Most antiviral drugs may also be ineffective in this situation. Strictly speaking, virus carriers do not fall under the category of patients, so drug treatment can be temporarily considered unnecessary. Hepatitis B has a significant impact on patients. Once symptoms are detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly and pay close attention to self-care, such as eating more fruits and vegetables and avoiding foods. It is hoped that hepatitis B patients can receive professional treatment.