Treatment of chronic hepatitis B

After all, the hepatitis virus can catch everyone unawares, and you can not insure against it. Therefore, the main weapon in the fight against this disease should be truthful information, an understanding of the seriousness of the situation, timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

In fact, hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis virus. This virus is very resistant to physical and chemical factors, which explains its "survivability" and the ability to maintain its activity for a long period even under conditions when other viruses usually die. Diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis B is carried out in the course of laboratory tests and in accordance with the stage of the disease, its manifestations, course and form. Usually patients have a lot of questions related to the possibility of full recovery, the treatment process and its effectiveness. Now we will try to answer the most common of them.

Is it real to recover?

The possibility of a full recovery, as well as the duration and intensity of treatment will depend on what form of hepatitis you have been diagnosed. So, for example, with acute hepatitis B, most patients recover on their own, which allows full recovery. With chronic hepatitis B, the patient will need therapy aimed at stopping the activity of virus multiplication. Also, a set of procedures is used to restore the full function of the liver, which reduces the risk of developing cirrhosis. But at the same time complete recovery is possible only in 15% of cases, even when taking into account the use of the most modern methods of treatment. This can be explained by the fact that it is very difficult to completely purify the body of the hepatitis virus.

The effectiveness of treatment of hepatitis B will be determined by the result of a biochemical analysis of the patient's blood. The main indicator is the presence or absence of certain markers of hepatitis, as well as the presence of HBV-DNA in the blood. An indicator of the effectiveness of the treatment will also be the indicator of liver function recovery. But it is worth noting that a full recovery will be possible only if the patient on time turned for medical help and underwent a course of treatment. If the liver developed cirrhosis - a complete restoration of liver function is impossible.

Treatment of

Usually, the choice of a method of treatment for the detection of hepatitis B will depend on the form of the disease. Thus, in chronic hepatitis, the presence of active reproduction of the virus and the progression of changes in the liver are first established by means of assays, and only then antiviral therapy is prescribed. The purpose of other methods will depend on the functional state of the liver.

General methods for treating group B hepatitis are determined depending on whether acute or chronic hepatitis has been identified. In acute hepatitis, only detoxification and maintenance therapy are usually used. The main direction of such treatment is the restoration of liver tissue and elimination of toxins. Treatment aimed at antiviral therapy is not carried out. When a chronic hepatitis B is detected, the treatment complex is assigned individually, according to the results of the corresponding analyzes, taking into account the degree of neglect of the disease. The complex includes treatment with appropriate medications, as well as compliance with the diet.

In the treatment of chronic hepatitis, antiviral drugs are commonly used that reduce the rate of reproduction of viruses, and also prevent the accumulation of virions in the liver cells. Treatment with certain drugs can be prescribed both in the complex and separately. The treatment regimen and its intensity are determined by the physician. Duration will depend directly on the physiological characteristics of the person, and last from several months to several years.

In the treatment of hepatitis B, some immunomodulators, as well as hepatoprotectors, can also be used. These treatments are effective, but you should beware of questionable drugs. Usually you can find a vivid advertisement of a lot of means, which in fact will not bring any harm or benefit. This especially applies to the means that guarantee the activation of the immune system, to act directly on the virus, and also to improve the functionality of the liver. Without prescription by a doctor and special studies, these drugs can not be used by a patient.

The main thing to remember is that the treatment of hepatitis is not easy and fleeting. Also do not forget about the material side of the question and try not to save on your health. Also do not forget that a significant effect on the severity of fibrosis in the liver with the help of drugs has not yet been proven. But we have the hope that soon scientists will be able to create a pill from all the ailments.

Diet №5

To achieve successful treatment of hepatitis B, in addition to drug treatment, it is necessary to apply a gentle diet, described in diet number 5.This diet is recommended for all patients with a diagnosis of hepatitis, without exception, regardless of the form and complexity of the disease. This diet is based on the restriction in the intake of food substances that enhance the secretion of digestive juices, as well as fatty foods. Usually, the diet of patients excludes salted, fried, spicy, fatty, alcoholic, preservatives.

The action of the diet is aimed at normalizing the work of the sphincter of Oddi, as well as the functions of the gallbladder. On liver function, the diet usually has no effect, except that the patient develops cirrhosis of the liver. Concerning a way of life, here special requirements to the patient are not carried out. The rule for the patient will be the constant use of certain medications, as well as the complete exclusion of any alcohol. The rest of the recommendations are given by the doctor individually to each patient.