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Can hepatitis B and grade F2 cirrhosis be cured?

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Hello doctor. Can I ask if hepatitis B and grade F2 cirrhosis can be completely cured? Looking forward to consulting your doctor.
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Hello. You must go to the doctor immediately. Your doctor will examine you and decide if you need antiviral treatment for hepatitis B and look into further problems that may cause further damage to your liver.
With Fibroscan - F2 results, the prognosis is still good, you are young so you can be cured but it is imperative to examine and treat immediately.
Thank you for your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards.
Specialist Doctor Dong Xuan Ha - Digestive Endoscopy Doctor - Department of Medical Examination and Internal Medicine - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital.

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