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Question
Hello doctor,
I am suffering from hepatitis B and used to take antiviral drugs. About a month ago, I found myself having some signs that could be liver enzymes such as: Acne on the back and face, rapid weight loss and poor digestion. Due to the current work conditions and the impact of the epidemic, I cannot go to the doctor. Did the doctor tell me that my liver enzymes are elevated without treatment? If the child does not take medication for treatment, for how long is there an alarming risk to health? I would like to thank the doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Dr., Doctor Tran Thi Phuong Thuy - Department of General Internal Medicine, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello friend,
With the question “Is it okay if liver enzymes increase without treatment? , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
You have chronic hepatitis B, used to take antiviral drugs but now stopped, but you have not told your doctor how long you stopped taking the medicine. If a viral outbreak causes an increase in liver enzymes, it can have a very serious and life-threatening course. There are also cases of only mild elevation of liver enzymes, not dangerous.
Your case needs to be examined by a doctor, tested to determine whether or not liver enzymes are elevated, whether there is a viral outbreak, then a treatment plan can be decided. You didn't specify how you personally related to the epidemic, but there are no regulations restricting sick people from going to the doctor. In the case of viral outbreaks that cause hepatitis and liver failure, diet is secondary. You still need to be examined by your doctor, tested, and decided on appropriate drug treatment.
If you still have questions about elevated liver enzymes, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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