Patient's question:
I am a patient with chronic hepatitis B, and I have had this disease for three years. Since it hasn't been treated effectively, I haven't paid much attention to it. Recently, I attended a lecture where I learned that if hepatitis B is not treated, it can turn into cancer. I am very worried and really want to know what the complications of hepatitis B are and what dangers it poses.Doctor's answer:
Complications of hepatitis B include: 1. Hepatogenous diabetes, 2. Fatty liver, 4. Liver cancer, 5. Hepatic encephalopathy. Hepatic encephalopathy, also known as hepatic coma or hepatic encephalopathy syndrome, is a common complication in the terminal stage of liver cancer. It is characterized by dysfunction of the central nervous system, endocrine disorders, and metabolic disorders. The main clinical manifestations include intellectual decline, consciousness disorders, neurological signs, and liver damage, making it one of the common causes of death in liver cancer patients, accounting for approximately 30% of fatal cases.The daily treatment for hepatitis B patients primarily involves symptomatic therapy. Patients can take some oral medications, supplement with vitamins, and maintain a regular schedule while avoiding alcohol. It is hoped that hepatitis B patients can recover as soon as possible!