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What are the warning signs of hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B signs and symptoms may include:
- Abdominal pain.
- Dark urine.
- Fever.
- Joint pain.
- Loss of appetite.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Weakness and fatigue.
- Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice)
What are 4 symptoms of hepatitis B?
Symptoms of acute hepatitis B can include:
- Fever.
- Fatigue.
- Loss of appetite.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Abdominal pain.
- Dark urine.
- Clay-colored bowel movements.
What is the earliest indicator of hepatitis B infection?
HBsAg (hepatitis B surface antigen) is the first serologic marker to appear in a new acute infection, which can be detected as early as 1 week and as late as 9 weeks, with an average of one month after exposure to the hepatitis B virus (HBV).
What are the last stage symptoms of hepatitis B?
Most people do not experience any symptoms when newly infected. However, some people have acute illness with symptoms that last several weeks, including yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), dark urine, extreme fatigue, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
How long can a hepatitis B patient live?
The estimated carrier life expectancy is 71.8 years, as compared to 76.2 years among noncarriers (Figure 5). These results are consistent with other estimates, which indicate that 15% to 40% of HBV carriers die of liver complications.
Can hepatitis B spread through kissing?
Hepatitis B is not spread through sneezing, coughing, hugging, or breastfeeding. Although the virus can be found in saliva, it is not believed to be spread through kissing or sharing utensils.
What is the fastest way to treat hepatitis B?
Several antiviral medications — including entecavir (Baraclude), tenofovir (Viread), lamivudine (Epivir), adefovir (Hepsera) and telbivudine (Tyzeka) — can help fight the virus and slow its ability to damage your liver. These drugs are taken by mouth. Talk to your doctor about which medication might be right for you.
Can hepatitis B become negative?
Sometimes a negative test result can indicate a mutant hepatitis B virus is present. So, the absence of e-Antigen does not always mean there is little or no active viral replication. The doctor can confirm with additional tests.
What are the symptoms of hepatitis B?
Most healthy adults do not experience any symptoms when they are first infected with the hepatitis B virus Some people who are infected will have symptoms and seek medical attention, but many will think they just have the flu and ignore the symptoms
What is the pathophysiology of hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a redness and swelling (inflammation) of the liver. It sometimes causes permanent liver damage. Hepatitis B is caused by infection with the hepatitis B virus. People pass the hepatitis B virus to each other through infected blood and body fluids such as semen, vaginal secretions, and saliva.
What should I ask my doctor about hepatitis B tests?
Certain tests can even determine how likely it is that someone who is infected with hepatitis B will transmit it to others. Ask your health-care provider to explain what tests were ordered, when you can expect to get the results, and what those results mean. What should I do after learning that I have hepatitis B?
How long does it take for hepatitis B to show up?
Blood donations are routinely scanned for the infection. The virus can be detected within 30 to 60 days of infection. About 70% of adults with hepatitis B develop symptoms, which tend to appear an average of 90 days after initial exposure to the virus. How is hepatitis B treated?
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