Patient's question:
My body is not just generally thin and frail; since I was very young, I have always had a metabolism that doesn't allow me to gain weight. I often feel quite strange about it, and I am particularly thin. People always ask if I haven't been eating much, but I do eat some. I have a question in mind—could it be directly related to my hepatitis B?Doctor's answer:
Based on your situation, it is likely that your being relatively thin is related to having hepatitis B, because hepatitis B can cause symptoms such as discomfort in the liver area, mild pain, general fatigue, weakness, decreased appetite, nausea, aversion to greasy food, nausea and vomiting, jaundice in the face and dark urine. Sometimes patients may have low-grade fever, and severe cases may develop jaundice. Some people may also experience symptoms such as spider angiomas, liver palm, and liver enlargement, which are common in hepatitis B carriers. However, due to decreased appetite and nausea and vomiting, prolonged conditions can lead to weight loss in hepatitis B carriers. Hepatitis B patients can use folk remedies as supplementary treatment while understanding professional treatment, and should maintain a proper diet in daily life to avoid stimulating foods.