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Hepatitis B
I had been tested for "HBS Ag" and found positive. Then I was tested for "HBV load" and my detection level is "1.3×10^3 IU/ml" and my doctor said that you don't need any medication. Now Whether I have "Acute" hepatitis B or the "Chronic" one? Should I consult another doctor..??
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No need to consult again. Keep viral load check monthly.
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Consult a medical gastroenterologist after 1 month of viral load testing
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Dr. Deepika Parmar
Gastroenterologist
19 yrs exp
Jalandhar
Ideally if u were incidentally detected to have HBsAg positive status with no family history ,or transfusion or drug abuse , u need to repeat your HBs Ag after 6 months . If it is still positive then likely u have chronic HBV infection . U also need to undergo IgM HBc to rule out acute infection. Co infections with Hepatitis C or HIV needs to be ruled out . Family screening needs to be done for hepatitis B infection. Treatment will be started based on multiple factors and visit to Gastroenterologist/hepatologist is required.
U also need to have yearly ultrasound and AFP monitoring (esp after the age of 40 earlier if family history of liver disease/cancer)
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Get HCV antibody and HIV testing if not done already,
LFT panel
Ultrasound abdomen / Fibroscan to rule out liver fibrosis
IgM HBc antibody (differentiate acute /reactivation from chronic HBV)
and proceed further
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