tailieunhanh - Hepatitis B Infections

Hepatitis B is considered a "silent infection" because most people don't have symptoms when they are first infected. When a person is first infected with hepatitis B, their bodies can react in different ways: Some people who are infected may have mild symptoms (fever or fatigue) that are mistaken for the flu or a bad cold. Others may go to a doctor because they feel more tired than usual, don't feel like eating, have an upset stomach, or complain about joint pain. | Hepatitis B Infections Hepatitis B is considered a silent infection because most people don t have symptoms when they are first infected. When a person is first infected with hepatitis B their bodies can react in different ways Some people who are infected may have mild symptoms fever or fatigue that are mistaken for the flu or a bad cold. Others may go to a doctor because they feel more tired than usual don t feel like eating have an upset stomach or complain about joint pain. Less common but more serious symptoms include severe nausea and vomiting yellow eyes and skin this is called jaundice and a swollen stomach - these symptoms require immediate medical attention and a person may need to be hospitalized. It is always a good idea to talk to your doctor if you don t feel well or if you are uncertain about whether you may have been infected with hepatitis B. Most people do not know that they have been infected with hepatitis B. A simple blood test can easily diagnose a hepatitis B infection. What blood test should I ask my doctor to order Make sure that your doctor orders hepatitis B blood tests. There are 3 common tests that make up the hepatitis B blood test panel. This is a very simple blood test that can be done in the doctor s office. If you think you have been recently infected with hepatitis B it will take 4-6 weeks before a blood test will be positive for the virus. Make sure your doctor clearly explains your blood test results so that you know whether you have hepatitis B or not. You want to know whether you have recovered from a hepatitis B infection or whether you have become chronically infected. Your doctor may check your blood again in 6 months to confirm your diagnosis. Always ask for a written copy of your blood tests. For more information about the hepatitis B blood tests visit our Blood Tests page. Where can I go to be tested and vaccinated You can ask your family doctor the local health department or community health clinic to order the simple .

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