Is chronic liver disease the same as hepatitis B?

Apr 27, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Gao Jun

Introduction

Hepatitis B refers to chronic hepatitis B infection. Chronic liver disease is not equivalent to chronic hepatitis B. It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, avoid long-term heavy alcohol consumption, reduce fat intake, and engage in appropriate physical activity, all of which help prevent chronic liver diseases such as alcoholic liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Additionally, practice good personal hygiene and avoid contact with blood or bodily fluids that may contain viruses.

Generally speaking, hepatitis B refers to chronic hepatitis B, and chronic liver disease is not equivalent to chronic hepatitis B. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Chronic liver disease is a broad medical term used to describe a state of long-term liver damage or impaired liver function. It includes various types of liver diseases, such as chronic hepatitis B, chronic hepatitis C, alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and autoimmune liver disease. Chronic hepatitis B specifically refers to liver disease caused by hepatitis B virus infection. Although chronic hepatitis B is a type of chronic liver disease, chronic liver disease does not directly equate to chronic hepatitis B.

In daily life, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important. Avoiding long-term heavy alcohol consumption, reducing fat intake, and engaging in regular physical activity can help prevent chronic liver diseases such as alcoholic liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Additionally, practicing good personal hygiene and avoiding contact with blood or bodily fluids that may contain viruses can help prevent viral hepatitis.

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Can people with chronic liver disease drink red wine?

Under normal circumstances, patients with chronic liver disease are not advised to drink red wine. It is recommended to maintain a regular sleep schedule, avoid staying up late, and engage in appropriate exercise. At the same time, spicy and irritating foods, such as chili peppers, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns, should be avoided, as these foods may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, causing discomfort symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, which are not conducive to recovery.

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What does chronic liver disease mean?

Chronic liver disease refers to long-term and persistent damage to the liver caused by various factors, leading to abnormal liver function and structural changes. This damage may be caused by factors such as viral hepatitis, autoimmune diseases, drug-induced liver injury, alcohol-related liver damage, or genetic metabolic disorders. The disease course typically lasts more than 6 months, and may even extend for a longer period.

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Can cupping therapy treat liver fibrosis?

Cupping therapy cannot directly treat liver fibrosis. Liver fibrosis is an important pathological change during the progression of chronic liver disease, typically accompanied by abnormal proliferation of intrahepatic connective tissue. This process may be caused by various pathogenic factors, such as viral hepatitis and alcoholic liver disease. As a traditional Chinese medical treatment, cupping therapy aims to promote local blood circulation and relieve muscle tension.

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What are the harmful effects of hepatitis C?

Hepatitis C usually refers to hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. In general, the risks associated with hepatitis C include damage to liver function, development of chronic liver disease, increased risk of liver cancer, occurrence of extrahepatic complications, and transmission to others. It is recommended that individuals infected with hepatitis C undergo timely, standardized treatment to control viral replication and delay disease progression.