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Hepatitis B sufferers can still live normally

Patients with hepatitis B can still worry People with hepatitis B are certainly worried about their illness. Hearing the verdict that you suffer from chronic hepatitis B can be scary. But with the right actions, you can still lead a normal life.

In general, the immune system can completely eradicate the hepatitis B virus, which can cause liver inflammation. However, some people's bodies are unable to do it, so the virus survives and turns into chronic hepatitis.


Chronic hepatitis B, if left untreated, can cause long-term health problems including liver damage, cirrhosis, liver cancer and death.

Although no drugs have been found to completely eradicate hepatitis B virus, antiviral drugs such as peginterferon alfa-2a, lamivudine, adefovir, telbivudine and entecavir are now available. can suppress viral activity thereby preventing the development of complications in the liver and transmission to others.

Overcoming the disorders that accompany hepatitis

It is undeniable that having a chronic illness can disrupt the state of the body while affecting mental disorders. Some things that can be felt by people with chronic hepatitis B, such as:

  • I often feel tired. Try not to do too many activities in a day. When you feel tired, taking the time to rest or take a nap can give you endurance.
  • Nausea can damage your appetite. Eat and drink as much as you can. If necessary, ask your doctor for medicines that can help reduce nausea. Consumption of vitamins or nutritional supplements must first be consulted with your doctor.
  • Depressed because of stress. In addition to attacking the body, chronic hepatitis B can also cause emotional disturbances. Patients can get support from people like their families or partners. In addition, sufferers can also join the hepatitis care community. 
However, one third of people with chronic hepatitis B have no symptoms. It is not surprising that many feel healthy, even though the virus has eaten away infected hearts. About 15 to 25% of people with chronic hepatitis B will die of cirrhosis or liver cancer.

For pregnant women with chronic hepatitis B, their condition must be checked regularly. Because the hepatitis B virus can be transmitted from mother to baby during labor. Treatment can be started by using medicines that are safe for pregnant women. During labor, the baby should receive the hepatitis B vaccine immediately, accompanied if necessary with anti-hepatitis B antibodies within 12 hours after birth.

Passion to fight for a healthy life

Chronic hepatitis B cannot be completely controlled by the patient, but it is important to remember that the patient always controls various factors that can determine the level of health. Here are some things you can do.

  • Avoid cigarettes and alcohol because this can be dangerous for the liver infected with the hepatitis B virus.
  • Eat nutritious foods to help remove toxins in the body. For example, fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean meats as a source of protein. Avoid prepared dishes or processed packaging.
  • Drink lots of water and fresh fruit juice.
  • Avoid foods that come from raw shellfish because they can contain germs that are harmful to the liver.
  • Exercise regularly and get enough rest to strengthen the immune system needed to fight the virus.
  • Taking medication or monitoring the health of patients with chronic hepatitis B should always be referred to a doctor.
Prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus

Most people with chronic hepatitis B have a long life expectancy. Remember that patients must be careful because they can spread the virus to other people through blood and other bodily fluids. The virus does not spread through casual contact, such as holding hands, sharing equipment for eating or drinking, breastfeeding, kissing, hugging, coughing or sneezing. To prevent transmission of the hepatitis B virus, it is recommended to:

  • You vaccinate and your family.
  • Practice sex without risk.
  • Don't share needles, toothbrushes, towels, nail clippers and razors with other people.
  • Be careful when you are tattooed or stabbed.
  • Clean all objects exposed to blood with a solution of bleach and water in a ratio of 1: 9.
  • Clean or discard objects that are exposed to hepatitis B sufferers' blood.
  • Do not give blood, organs, sperm or cells
The effectiveness of drugs to suppress the hepatitis B virus will only occur to a certain degree. The only way to find out if your treatment is effective or not, is through routine health checks and monitoring the status of the liver with ultrasound, computed tomography, MRI or biopsy.

Consultation with a specialist in internal medicine or hepatology should be done once or twice a year, or depending on your health condition.

Having chronic hepatitis B is not the end of it all, you always have the opportunity to move and live a normal life with proper care and care and to have a healthy lifestyle.


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