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 stomach pain. I went to the nearby hospital for a check-up and was told it was liver disease. They asked me to get an injection. Can hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) become negative?Doctor's answer:
It is still quite difficult for chronic hepatitis B patients with the (antigen-positive) pattern to achieve complete negativity. However, after antiviral treatment, the hepatitis B virus DNA can turn negative, which indicates that the amount of hepatitis B virus in the body has reduced to a very low level that is undetectable by tests. If you want to prevent the condition from worsening, it is also very important to maintain certain dietary habits and lifestyle changes. Try not to overwork yourself, avoid staying up late, and do not drink beer. Your diet should be light and simple.