Self-care for people with hepatitis B virus

  Every week, we meet young people who come to the specialist clinic with “major triplet” or “minor triplet” hepatitis B. They are often anxious and depressed, not knowing what is going on, whether they are carrying the hepatitis B virus or not, and whether they are hepatitis B patients. How can I take care of myself if I am a hepatitis B patient?  If the hepatitis B virus DNA (HBV-DNA) test is positive, we often call them hepatitis B virus carriers. This group of people are not current hepatitis B patients, but they need to strengthen self-care and regular follow-up.  1, diet as normal people use a balanced diet, enough vegetables and fruits, the right amount of protein and fat, do not advocate “dietary supplements” and take a variety of health products, alcohol and avoid obesity is very important.  2, moderate exercise. Adhere to a moderate amount of exercise every day to help the body maintain good health function, but also to promote the body’s immune function.  3, work. In addition to industry access restrictions on the work is not suitable to do, in addition to pay attention to avoid engaging in toxic and hazardous industries and super physical work, other work can be engaged in normal.  4, personal hygiene. Usually pay attention to good personal hygiene habits, toothbrush, razor, nail clippers and other personal items do not borrow to borrow, advocate exclusive use, pay attention to hand washing before and after meals.  5, marriage and sexual life. Spouses or friends can get married and live together after receiving the hepatitis B vaccine under the guidance of a doctor. Sexual life should be moderate. The chance of the father transmitting the hepatitis B virus to his offspring is low (<10%), and mothers who are pregnant can undergo mother-to-child interruption under the guidance of a doctor to prevent their offspring from being infected with the hepatitis B virus. At present, there are effective methods, so there is no need to worry too much about the problem of pregnancy and childbirth.  6. Regular follow-up visits to specialist hospitals. From the point of view of your own health and the need for disease awareness, regular consultation with a specialist and medical checkups are especially important. Generally, the liver function is checked once in 3-6 months, and the hepatitis B 2.5, HBV-DNA and ultrasound are checked once in 6-12 months, so that the changes in liver function and the changes in the virus in the body can be detected in time for timely treatment by the doctor. At the same time, communication with the doctor can also relieve psychological depression and incorrect understanding of the disease.