Patient's question:
After liver function returned to normal, the hepatitis B e antigen turned negative. The hepatitis B antibodies are also positive. The core antibody remains positive. The DNA has reached the normal range, below 0.1. However, after 10 months, a quantitative test of the five hepatitis B items showed surface antigen 624.22, surface antibody 1.38, e antigen 2.934, e antibody 2.20, and core antibody 11.91. Liver function and DNA are still normal. Does this indicate resistance? Should I continue taking the original medication or switch to a different one?Doctor's answer:
According to your careful examination results, it is positive for 15, indicating a small positive for hepatitis B, which is an unstable period. If the condition is not well-controlled, it may progress to a small positive or a large positive for hepatitis B. It still requires treatment, but whether it is drug-resistant needs to be determined through a thorough hepatitis B virus drug resistance test. Your current condition is relatively severe, and treatment should be administered only after a thorough examination of how to use the medication. If it is convenient for you, you can contact me online for more detailed clarification. Hepatitis B patients can use dietary therapy as an adjunct to standard treatment while understanding proper treatment. In daily diet, it is crucial to avoid excessive hunger or fullness and never overeat or binge on food.