Question 1

what is hepatitis b?

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Hepatitis B: Hepatitis b is a virus that tends to infect the liver in humans.  Transmission from person to person is by intimate contact (sexual activity) or blood exchange. There is a readily available blood test to see if you have it, and there is a vaccination available (3 shots over 6 months) to prevent you from ever getting it. Hepatitis b  can lead to chronic infection and cirrhosis, possibly cancer.

Question 2

how heal hepatitis b?

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Most resolve: Spontaneous resolution of acute hep b infection is common, but must be followed carefully to make sure is not becoming chronic active hepatitis, which can be treated, if not cured.  Do this now, because to ignore this disease can have lethal consequences.

Question 3

can hepatitis b be cured?

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: There is no cure for HEP-B but it can be treated and goes away in 4-8 weeks. There is a vaccine for prevention and there are almost 300 million people living with it and about 840 deaths from cirrhosis and liver cancer in 2019.In  AFRICA  where you live about 81 million people are infected each year .Be careful about your environment and lifestyle.

Question 4

medication for hepatitis b?

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See a GI doctor: Particularly one who deals in liver infections.  This is a complex subject and too detailed for 400 word discussion, with many varient assessments and options.   Go see somebody soon.

Question 5

how does hepatitis b spread?

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Many ways: Blood transfusion, sex, intravenous drug use with infected needle, post exposure needle stick ( needle that was  used for injecting some one who is infected with hepatitis b), although not all needle sticks will result into an infection.

Question 6

how can hepatitis b be cured?

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Treating hepatitis B: Certain antiviral drugs often can cure hepatitis B. It's a complex issue, and details of treatment are quite different for different patients and different stages of the hepatitis and amount of liver damage. Discuss with the doctor treating you -- or advice the infected person to do so, if it's someone else.

Question 7

can garlic clear hepatitis b?

Accepted Answer

No: Hepatitis b can clear by itself and garlic has a variety of anti infective properties but the garlic is not thought to have a real role for hbv.

Question 8

i am suffering from hepatitis b?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: You need to go to a doctor who is knowledgeable about hepatitis b (hbv) and can figure out where you are with this disease. Some people need antiviral treatment and everybody with chronic hbv needs to be monitored regularly. Make sure everyone you live with is vaccinated against hbv to help protect them from accidental exposure. And avoid alcohol until you have discussed this with a clinician.

Question 9

can i catch hepatitis b from food?

Accepted Answer

Hep B: Hepatitis b is a blood-borne disease. It is transmitted through the exchange of body fluids. The same is true with hepatitis c. Hepatitis a is passed through the fecal-oral route.

Question 10

is hepatitis b prevalent in the us?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is prevalent in certain sub-populations such as certain immigrant groups and alaskan natives.  There are over 1.25 million hepatitis b carriers in the United States and it is much more common in foreign born immigrants to the us who come from countries with a high prevalence.

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