About Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver. It can be acute or chronic and needs proper testing and follow-up.
Hepatitis B symptoms
- often no symptoms
- fatigue
- jaundice
- dark urine
- abdominal pain
Common causes of Hepatitis B
- blood exposure
- unsafe injections
- sexual transmission
- mother to baby
Hepatitis B treatment options
- Consult a gastroenterologist/hepatologist for HBsAg positive result, pregnancy, jaundice, high liver enzymes, or viral load monitoring.
Safe home care for Hepatitis B
- avoid alcohol
- do not share razors or needles
- vaccinate household contacts if advised
Emergency signs for Hepatitis B
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Hepatitis B
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Hepatitis B.
Lab tests for Hepatitis B
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D level.
From Rs. 2,880
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Thyroid Profile
TSH, T3 and T4 thyroid function panel.
From Rs. 2,250
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Lipid Profile
Cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and risk ratios.
From Rs. 1,620
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Liver Function Test (LFT)
ALT, AST, bilirubin, ALP, GGT and protein profile.
From Rs. 1,440
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HbA1c
Three month average blood sugar control.
From Rs. 1,080
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
CBC, hemoglobin, WBC, platelets and blood indices.
From Rs. 449
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Methemoglobin
Methemoglobin level test.
From Rs. 4,050
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Carboxyhemoglobin
Carbon monoxide exposure marker.
From Rs. 4,050