Questions and Answers - Treatment

Note: This page is intended for those who need "quick" answers to complex issues. For a more complete story, please refer to the other pages on this site. As I am not a physician, the recommendations I may make are not intended to be used as personal medical advice. I can only urge one, if in doubt, to discuss one's questions with a trained health care provider.


Commonly Asked Questions and their Answers

General | Transmission | Vaccination | Treatments

What are the treatments available for early stage HBV infection?
That's a simple question to answer. There are none. However, this should not cause alarm. Contrary to what some may say, over 90% of those infected with hepatitis B recover. What infected individuals need is support. They also need to definitely stay away from alcohol and other substances which make the liver work harder than necessary.

Chronic hepatitis B infection is another story. Though there is no cure for the disease, there are a variety of treatments available for the chronic carrier. (See Treatments)


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