What is hepatitis B actually?

Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by hepatitis B virus infection. The incidence of hepatitis B in our country is still very high, so everyone must pay attention to it. Hepatitis B virus can be transmitted in many ways, such as saliva, blood, mother-to-child transmission, etc. If you want to effectively prevent the occurrence of hepatitis B, the simplest and most effective way is to get the hepatitis B vaccine.

What is Hepatitis B?

What is the brief pathogenesis? Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). HBV itself does not cause obvious damage to the liver, but mainly causes liver cell damage through the body's immune response. After HBV infects the human body, it can stimulate the body to produce a series of antibodies and cellular immune responses. If the body's immune response is normal, the infected virus can be cleared and the patient will recover. If the immune response is not sufficient to clear the virus, the virus may persist and become chronic hepatitis B.

The simplest and most effective way to avoid hepatitis B infection is to get vaccinated against hepatitis B. When in contact with hepatitis B patients, care should be taken to avoid damage to the skin and mucous membranes. Special reminder: Failure to thoroughly disinfect dental fillings, shaving, pedicure, medical equipment such as needles, oral instruments, endoscopes, etc. may also cause the spread of hepatitis B.

Neonatal immunization is the focus of hepatitis B prevention in my country. In China, the vast majority of hepatitis B virus infections begin in early childhood, especially mother-to-child transmission. Infants and young children are more susceptible to hepatitis B infection due to their lack of self-protection and delicate and easily broken skin. At the same time, due to their imperfect immune function, it is more likely to become a chronic disease. According to statistics, 90% of young infected people develop chronic disease, while only 5-10% of adult infected people develop chronic disease. Therefore, strengthening newborn immunization is the fundamental way to solve hepatitis B at present.

Diet for Hepatitis B

1. Provide appropriate heat

2. Adequate protein supply can maintain nitrogen balance, improve liver function, and facilitate the repair and regeneration of damaged liver cells.

3. Supply an appropriate amount of carbohydrates: Carbohydrates should provide 50-70% of the total calories. An appropriate amount of carbohydrates can not only ensure the total calorie supply for patients with chronic hepatitis, but also reduce the decomposition of body tissue protein, promote the liver's utilization of amino acids, increase liver glycogen reserves, and enhance the detoxification ability of liver cells.