Do patients with hepatitis B who have a family history need to take antiviral treatment?

Hepatitis B virus carriers: If there is a hepatitis B virus infected person in your family, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for relevant examinations, such as hepatitis B five items, viral load, etc. If the test results show that you are a hepatitis B virus carrier, but your liver function is normal and the viral load is low, then you do not need antiviral treatment for the time being. However, you need to have regular checkups and pay close attention to your physical condition.

Active hepatitis B virus infection: If you have been diagnosed with active hepatitis B virus infection, and your liver function is abnormal and your viral load is high, you need to receive antiviral treatment. Antiviral treatment can effectively inhibit viral replication, reduce viral damage to the liver, and prevent complications such as cirrhosis and liver cancer.

It should be noted that antiviral treatment must be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor. Do not buy drugs on your own. During the treatment, you must follow the doctor's advice, have regular checkups, and pay close attention to changes in the condition.