Can hepatitis B in children be cured?

Sep 20, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
In general, hepatitis B refers to hepatitis B viral infection. Pediatric hepatitis B is usually difficult to cure, but the progression of the disease can be controlled through treatment. Since children are in a stage of growth and development with relatively weak immune systems, the condition is generally not easy to cure. Children's immune systems are not fully mature, resulting in weaker ability of the body to clear the hepatitis B virus, making clinical treatment more challenging.

In general, hepatitis B refers to hepatitis B virus infection. Pediatric hepatitis B is usually difficult to cure, but the progression of the disease can be controlled through treatment. If any discomfort occurs, prompt medical attention is recommended. Specific analysis is as follows:

Hepatitis B is typically caused by the hepatitis B virus and is a contagious disease that can be transmitted from mother to child, through sexual contact, or via blood and bodily fluids. Patients may experience symptoms such as general weakness and decreased appetite, and some may also develop abnormal liver function.

Since children are in a critical stage of growth and development and have relatively weak immune systems, pediatric hepatitis B is generally difficult to cure. Children's immune systems are not fully mature, resulting in a weaker ability to clear the hepatitis B virus, which increases the clinical difficulty of treatment. After viral infection, symptoms such as reduced appetite, fever, and abnormal liver function may appear; in severe cases, symptoms like liver distension and hepatosplenomegaly (enlarged liver and spleen) may occur.

Timely hospitalization or home isolation is recommended, with bed rest as the mainstay of management. Antiviral therapy should be conducted under medical guidance. Medications such as reduced glutathione tablets, compound glycyrrhizin tablets, and compound softshell turtle tablet may be prescribed by a physician. A light, bland diet is recommended in daily life.


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