Patient's question:
I am 38 years old. Recently, I feel that my liver is very tired. I haven't had a good appetite, and at night, I always feel a sharp pain in my stomach. I went to the nearby hospital for a check-up and was told it was liver disease. They asked me to get an injection. How can I confirm that I have hepatitis?Doctor's answer:
If you indeed have a history of drug abuse, it is indeed necessary to promptly complete a thorough liver function test to verify how you contracted hepatitis. Typically, a hepatitis test requires a blood liver function test, and if necessary, an upper abdominal CT and abdominal color Doppler ultrasound can also be performed. The blood test should be conducted on an empty stomach, so it is recommended to have the test without eating in the morning. A decrease in transaminase or bilirubin often indicates liver cell damage, meaning you have hepatitis.