Q: my hep b surf ab is <2.00 what does that mean?

Depends: Were you immunized against hbv? If you were, your antibody has waned but you are likely still immune. If not, you are susceptible to HBV unless...You are a chronic carrier of hbv...If that is it, your HBsAG and anti-hbc will both be +.

Question 1

do they use hep lock in picc line?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Heparin locks are frequently used, but other locking solutions (such as saline) are also used. It's not clear if any one locking solution is better than the others (or if specific patient populations might benefit from a particular solution). There's also a variety of different hubs/connectors that may be used.

Question 2

for blood transfusion, is it okay through hep lock?

Accepted Answer

Most likely yes.: A hep-lock is a connection filled with Heparin to prevent clotting in the IV line between uses.  If this has a part that can be opened, or a rubber end, then the blood unit can be hooked up and connected, or a needle can go through the rubber end.  Otherwise, it can simply be removed and then the blood unit can be connected.  Either way it can be done, and the little Heparin should not interfere.

Question 3

is there any law against a patient leaving the hospital emergency room with a hep lock or iv access still in his arm?

Accepted Answer

No: However, most hospitals will require you to sign a form that states that you understand that by leaving against medical advice, you might be at risk for serious complications.

Question 4

my hand is swollen and bruised after hep lock infiltration. should they call the doc?

Accepted Answer

Swollen hand: If there is quite a bit of redness then i would check back with the doctor. If it is minimally red and swollen then just elevate above your heart and apply some warm compresses. It should resolve on its own.

Question 5

what to do about hep for my grandmother?

Accepted Answer

Hep?: Do you mean hepatitis? Best to bring your grandma to see her family doc &amp; gastroenterologist. Tests will be needed to determine cause of hepatitis eg medical vs infection. If latter, we need to figure out if it's B or C or otherwise. Then we can discuss treatment options. Be sure to bring all her medications from all her doctors to this visit along w/all her over-the-counter dietary supplemen

Question 6

how long is recovery for hep a?

Accepted Answer

Two weeks: Hep.A can make you very sick, but 99/ recover completely and become permanently immune to it. Recovery may take up to 2 to 3 weeks.

Question 7

what food should u eat with hep b?

Accepted Answer

Not the key: Comply with treatment and eat sensibly. Food choices are not the key to managing this or most other disease. Ignore silly stuff on the Internet and trust evidence-based medicine. Hepatitis B is serious business. Best wishes.

Question 8

if you had hep a can you catch it again?

Accepted Answer

You have an army now: Hepatitis A is a highly contagious virus that attacks the liver.  You get it from contaminated food or water. Once you get it, the body makes antibodies (our fighting army)  to fight another exposure of the virus.  Just as when we immunize a patient with the vaccine, exposure to the virus initially  gives us an immunity to Hep A.  Most recover without problems.

Question 9

i tested positive for hep b. what happens next?

Accepted Answer

Hep B: If you have chronic hep b, then your doctor will follow liver function tests, hep b viral dna load, hep b eag/ab. You may also need surveillance for liver cancer with regular liver sonogram and AFP (a tumor marker blood test).

Question 10

my hep b surf ab is <2.00   what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Were you immunized against hbv? If you were, your antibody has waned but you are likely still immune.  If not, you are susceptible to HBV unless...You are a chronic carrier of hbv...If that is it, your HBsAG and anti-hbc will both be +.

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My hep b surf ab is <2.00 what does that mean?

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