My brother recently discovered he has cirrhosis due to a long-standing hepatitis B virus infection, yet he had no symptoms before. Why is this? (Loc Nguyen, 30 years old, An Giang)
For over 30 years, Vuong, 50, from Phu Yen, has lived with his wife who has hepatitis B, consistently adhering to vaccination and regular check-ups to avoid infection.
A 24-year-old woman, seeking medical attention for a dull pain in her right hypochondrium, was unexpectedly diagnosed with advanced liver cancer and a previously unknown hepatitis B virus infection.
Regular monitoring, adherence to prescribed medication, managing underlying conditions, and limiting alcohol intake are crucial steps to prevent hepatitis B virus from progressing and causing liver damage.
My father has had hepatitis B for over 10 years, which has progressed to early-stage cirrhosis. He drinks an xoa plant water; can this help treat hepatitis B? (Quynh Trang, 30, Nghe An)