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What medicine should I take if I have hepatitis B?

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Question
Hello doctor,
I am 16 years old with hepatitis B, just discovered 7 months ago. So the doctor asked me to take what medicine should I take if I have hepatitis B? I thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Thi Nhat - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “What medicine should I take if I have hepatitis B? ”, the doctor would like to answer as follows:
You need to see a doctor specializing in Hepatobiliary Infectious Diseases for blood tests, hepatobiliary ultrasound to get more diagnostic information about hepatitis B. Temporarily in treatment Diet, you need to abstain from drinking alcohol will partly help protect your liver.
If you still have questions about hepatitis B, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further testing and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!

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