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A member asked:
Please share an interesting fact about dealing with hepatitis b.
14 doctors weighed in across 8 answers
Ignore: Vaccine is a simple and effective way to prevent hepatitis b infection. Ask your doc for more info.
Answered 7/4/2014
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Ignore: Avoid substances that can be toxic to the liver like alcohol and acetaminophen.
Answered 6/22/2014
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Ignore: All patients that test positive for hep B should be tested for hep C and HIV.
Answered 8/5/2014
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Ignore: Regular checkups, liver function tests, safe sex, avoid alcohol and street drugs.
Answered 7/1/2014
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Ignore: Chronic hepatitis B infection increases the risk of liver cancer, without development of cirrhosis.
Answered 7/6/2014
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Ignore: Several medications are available for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B; take advantage of them.
Answered 8/5/2014
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Ignore: Practice safe sex with Hepatitis B as the virus is most commonly spread by contact with bodily fluid.
Answered 3/7/2015
3.1k views
Ignore: Doctors used to recommend a high-calorie, protein-rich diet, this is no longer believed to help.
Answered 3/8/2015
3.1k views
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