Patient's question:
My father was carefully diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis five years ago. Because he is a very frugal person, he believes that if he works hard for two more years, waiting for us to get married, he will have no regrets. In these two years, he was also carefully diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B. I would like to ask, can it still be treated now?Doctor's answer:
Ankylosing spondylitis often requires the use of steroid drugs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment. However, these drugs are stimulating to the liver. If a person has a hepatitis B viral infection, it is often likely to cause abnormal liver function again. Therefore, during the use of these drugs, it is essential to pay close attention to changes in liver function. If liver damage occurs again, the dosage should be adjusted immediately.