General Emotional Advice Try not to feel guilty, Remember 1 in 3 humans have caught this bug Don't feel infectious teach loved ones vaccination, safe sex and blood hygiene Many patients find HBV makes them live healthier lives Try to learn about Hepatitis B, and how it is managed. If your infection is new or less than 5 years or your fibrosis is under 2 you have a life of health and happiness to plan for, don't forget. Who to tell? Do not announce your infection; some people may react badly with ignorance. Try to let knowledge of your infection make a few relationships stronger Take time to understand the virus first You will need to teach people what HBV is, very few know. This is the one where vaccination is far the most important precaution. Diet and alcohol Most people with chronic hepatitis B will be advised to eat a normal healthy balanced diet. Ideally patients should not alcohol or take street drugs. If you already have liver inflammation, both obesity and alcohol increases the risk and speed of developing cirrhosis. Clinical studies have repeated that long term HBV infection and even moderate drinking can quickly result in Cirrhosis. Real caution needs to be exercised with many, many medications also, it is important your doctors consider your liver status when prescribing each and every time. It is important to note that a large amount of HBV infections do not lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer, even after decades, this is clearly lifestyle related. For some it is only acute reactions to alcohol or medication that leads to diagnosis. What is the treatment of hepatitis B? People with chronic hepatitis B usually need treatment to stop or reduce the activity of the virus, so limiting liver damage. A liver specialist will usually advise on when treatment may be beneficial. There are two types of treatment currently given: Interferon. This drug is similar to a substance produced in your body which is also called interferon. It works to fight infections by boosting your immune system. Interferon is usually given as an injection each week. Antiviral drugs. These work by stopping the hepatitis B virus from multiplying in the body. They include lamivudine, adefovir, tenofovir, telbivudine, and entecavir.
General Emotional Advice Try not to feel guilty, Remember 1 in 3 humans have caught this bug Don't feel infectious teach loved ones vaccination, safe sex and blood hygiene Many patients find HBV makes them live healthier lives Try to learn about Hepatitis B, and how it is managed. If your infection is new or less than 5 years or your fibrosis is under 2 you have a life of health and happiness to plan for, don't forget. Who to tell? Do not announce your infection; some people may react badly with ignorance. Try to let knowledge of your infection make a few relationships stronger Take time to understand the virus first You will need to teach people what HBV is, very few know. This is the one where vaccination is far the most important precaution. Diet and alcohol Most people with chronic hepatitis B will be advised to eat a normal healthy balanced diet. Ideally patients should not alcohol or take street drugs. If you already have liver inflammation, both obesity and alcohol increases the risk and speed of developing cirrhosis. Clinical studies have repeated that long term HBV infection and even moderate drinking can quickly result in Cirrhosis. Real caution needs to be exercised with many, many medications also, it is important your doctors consider your liver status when prescribing each and every time. It is important to note that a large amount of HBV infections do not lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer, even after decades, this is clearly lifestyle related. For some it is only acute reactions to alcohol or medication that leads to diagnosis. What is the treatment of hepatitis B? People with chronic hepatitis B usually need treatment to stop or reduce the activity of the virus, so limiting liver damage. A liver specialist will usually advise on when treatment may be beneficial. There are two types of treatment currently given: Interferon. This drug is similar to a substance produced in your body which is also called interferon. It works to fight infections by boosting your immune system. Interferon is usually given as an injection each week. Antiviral drugs. These work by stopping the hepatitis B virus from multiplying in the body. They include lamivudine, adefovir, tenofovir, telbivudine, and entecavir.
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