What are the 10 signs of "small three positives" (Hepatitis B)?

Oct 25, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Haiying
Introduction
Generally speaking, there is no such thing as "10 signs of not having small three positives." "Small three positives" refers to a positive result for hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis B e antibody, and hepatitis B core antibody, which usually indicates the presence of hepatitis B virus in the body. Signs of small three positives may include dark complexion, dark purple lips, decreased appetite, nausea, and abdominal pain.

Generally speaking, there is no such concept as "10 signs of not having small three positives." "Small three positives" refers to a test result showing positivity for hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis B e antibody, and hepatitis B core antibody, which usually indicates the presence of hepatitis B virus in the body. Signs of small three positives may include dark complexion, dark purple lips, decreased appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, etc. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Dark complexion: After infection with the hepatitis B virus, liver inflammation occurs, damaging liver cells and leading to a darkening of the skin tone.

2. Dark purple lips: Once the hepatitis B virus invades the body, it impairs liver function and affects hepatic blood circulation, resulting in reduced liver function and increased melanin production, which can cause the lips to appear dark or purplish.

3. Decreased appetite: Hepatitis B virus infection may lead to liver inflammation and damage, affecting the liver's metabolic functions and gastrointestinal digestion, thereby causing loss of appetite.

4. Nausea: After hepatitis B virus infection, continuous viral replication damages the liver and gallbladder, reducing bile secretion and impairing food digestion, thus causing nausea.

5. Abdominal pain: The liver is located in the upper right abdomen. When the liver is damaged or inflamed, the inflammation can stimulate surrounding tissues, possibly causing abdominal pain.

If hepatitis B virus infection is present, patients may follow medical advice to use medications such as azathioprine tablets, bicyclol tablets, or recombinant human interferon α2b injection for treatment. At the same time, adequate rest should be maintained, strenuous exercise avoided, and sufficient nutrition consumed to better support overall health.

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