Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Hepatitis B: symptoms and treatment


Because there is no effective medicine that will actually cure Hepatitis B. But instead an alternative supplemental vitamin is given to any patient oh Hepatitis B like essentiale and Jetefar for the affected liver and the rest of the medicine given are just for calming the body of the Hepa B. patient.

the symptoms and signs that a person has Hepatitis b are the following:

* yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes
* Diarrhea or vomiting
* Pain in joints ,muscles, or even stomach
* Tiredness
* Loss of appetite

For example if the affected person is suffering from headaches. He will be given analgesic, and if he has a fever he will be advised to take paracetamol. Eating sweets like fruits, candies, chocolates can help, and avoiding too much fatty foods is also advisable. fatty foods is really bad for swollen liver. Foods like milk, eggs,soy milk, cheese, yogurt, peanut butter, lean meat are good source of protein. Carbohydrates and Protein rich foods are also essential nutrients for Hepa B. patients.

In time, the level of virus will decrease, and the affected person will recover. And the health will be back to normal. Prevention is always better than cure so make sure that everybody in the family is vaccinated.It is usually given in three shot series, but the good thing about this is you;ll never get infected or have hepatitis b ever.

Also try to avoid to do things that may lead to Hepatitis B. such as unprotected sex, as well as things that might have someone else's blood on them, such as a razors or toothbrush. by doing this. You will be sure that the virus will never get you.

2 comments:

  1. when did the hepa b vaccine start in the Philippines?

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  2. around 1987, but I'm not pretty sure what is the exact date

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