Do patients with hepatitis B and abnormal liver function need treatment?

Jun 29, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

A friend has hepatitis B, and the test results show abnormal liver function. Is treatment necessary in this situation?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
When liver function is abnormal in patients with hepatitis B, treatment is indeed necessary. 1. Abnormal liver function may lead to serious consequences such as cirrhosis and liver cancer; therefore, early treatment is crucial. 2. When a hepatitis B patient's liver function is abnormal and the hepatitis B virus DNA test is positive, it indicates active viral replication and is the optimal time for antiviral therapy. At this point, patients should undergo comprehensive treatment primarily focused on antiviral therapy, such as using entecavir or tenofovir, to help restore normal liver function. 3. Patients also need to maintain healthy lifestyle and dietary habits, avoiding alcohol consumption, staying up late, and overexertion, to support treatment and prevent disease progression. When liver function is abnormal, hepatitis B patients should seek timely medical care and receive professional treatment and management.