Draft
hepatitis b
treatment in india
Treatments include:
Antiviral medications.
Several antiviral medications — including lamivudine (Epivir), adefovir
(Hepsera), telbivudine (Tyzeka) and entecavir (Baraclude) — can help fight the
virus and slow its ability to damage your liver.
Interferon alfa-2b
(Intron A).
What is the best
treatment for hepatitis B?
Treatment for chronic
hepatitis B may include: Antiviral medications. Several antiviral medications —
including entecavir (Baraclude), tenofovir (Viread), lamivudine (Epivir),
adefovir (Hepsera) and telbivudine (Tyzeka) — can help fight the virus and slow
its ability to damage your liver
Is Hepatitis B common
in India?
In India, as per latest
estimates, 40 million people are chronically infected with hepatitis B and six
to 12 million people are chronically infected with hepatitis C. HEV is the most
important cause of epidemic hepatitis, though HAV is more common among
children.
What is the best food
for hepatitis B?
That diet should include:
Plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Whole grains such as oats, brown rice, barley, and quinoa.
Lean protein such as fish, skinless chicken, egg whites, and
beans.
Low-fat or non-fat dairy products.
Healthy fats like those in nuts, avocados
Can hepatitis B positive became negative?
Can the HBsAg test become negative after treatment in an
otherwise healthy HBsAg-positive patient? Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)
seropositivity indicates the presence of hepatitis B viral (HBV) infection
(acute or chronic).
Up to 97% of healthy adults with acute HBV will clear the
infection.
What vitamins are good for hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B
Selenium.
Coffee and related compounds.
Green tea.
Zinc.
Lactoferrin.
Iron-sequestering compounds.
B Vitamins.
Vitamins C and E. Vitamin C and E stores are also reduced in
chronic HBV patients
