Tests can accurately diagnose whether you've been infected. Your health care provider may perform a physical exam to see if you have an enlarged and tender liver. Blood tests can detect the presence of hepatitis by measuring:
Bilirubin - Normally, your liver metabolizes this residue of worn-out red cells, and you excrete it in your urine. Hepatitis interferes with your liver's ability to metabolize bilirubin, leading to higher levels in your blood.
Enzyme levels - Your doctor may also look for elevated blood levels of enzymes known as aminotransferases, which are released when your liver is damaged.
If tests confirm the presence of hepatitis, your health care provider may still need to take another blood test called a radioimmunoassay to pinpoint the exact type of hepatitis you have. This test identifies:
Antibodies your immune system has formed in response to the presence of antigens
Proteins that are unique to a particular virus read more
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I was diagnosed as HEPATITIS B carrier in 2013 with fibrosis of the
liver already present. I started on antiviral medications which
reduced the viral load initially. After a couple of years the virus
became resistant. I started on HEPATITIS B Herbal treatment from
ULTIMATE LIFE CLINIC (www.ultimatelifeclinic.com) in March, 2020. Their
treatment totally reversed the virus. I did another blood test after
the 6 months long treatment and tested negative to the virus. Amazing
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