Patient's question:
I discovered that I had hepatitis B during a thorough medical examination at the hospital yesterday, but I haven't experienced any physical discomfort and haven't noticed any liver problems. I don't want to be treated at the hospital and am unsure if that's possible. Can hepatitis B go untreated?Doctor's answer:
When you had a thorough examination at the hospital, you were found to have hepatitis B. Whether treatment is needed depends on the viral load of hepatitis B virus in your body, which is checked by examining the viral DNA. If the number is higher than 1000, treatment may not be necessary at first; you can just wait and see. It's important to rest and avoid excessive fatigue. If the number is relatively high, treatment will be required, and you should also have regular follow-up examinations at the hospital.