Patient's question:
My cousin was carefully diagnosed with hepatitis B () during a health check-up, but his liver function is normal, and he doesn't have any major symptoms. He is currently preparing for a divorce and is worried that this could lead to intergenerational transmission to his child or infect his wife. He is now very agitated. Can hepatitis B patients get married?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. Chronic hepatitis B carriers, due to the fear of infecting their children, may abandon the idea of pregnancy, and some young people even refuse to date or get divorced. This phenomenon is also quite common. In recent years, with the widespread use of vaccines, as long as there are conditions for pregnancy, it is entirely possible to conceive healthy children just like normal people. Hepatitis B brings significant harm to 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.