How is hepatitis B treated?

Question
Hello doctor,
I just discovered that I have hepatitis B. Could you please tell me how to treat hepatitis B? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Reply
Hello,
To the question “How is hepatitis B treated? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Hepatitis B is a dangerous liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The chances of a cure for hepatitis B depend on the acute or chronic form. Specifically as follows:
Acute hepatitis B: There is no need for specific treatment according to a regimen because up to 95% of patients recover after spontaneous time. Most patients only need reasonable rest and supportive treatment measures as advised by the doctor; Chronic hepatitis B: Includes the group of patients with inactive hepatitis B virus and the group of patients with active hepatitis B virus. Patients with the virus in an inactive form need periodic monitoring, no specific treatment is required. For patients with active viruses, the doctor will base on the specific condition to choose the appropriate treatment drug in oral or injectable form. However, the goal of treatment is only to prevent the HBV virus from growing and causing liver damage, cirrhosis and liver cancer. Duration of treatment depends on the individual patient, can last from a few years to a lifetime. The chance of a complete cure is very low. You should consult with a specialist for advice and the most suitable treatment course.
If you still have questions about hepatitis B treatment, 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.
Best regards!