Hepatitis B is caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV) and is a serious liver infection. For most people, it is short term and lasts less than 6 months, but for others infection becomes chronic. Chronic hepatitis B increases risk of developing liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis (a condition that permanently scars the liver). While most adults who have this disease will fully recover even if symptoms are severe, infants and children are most likely to develop chronic infection.
While hepatitis B is caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV), the virus can be spread from person to person through blood, semen or other body fluids. It does not spread by sneezing or coughing. Some of the ways hepatitis B transmission occurs:
Sexual contact – having unprotected sex with someone who is infected. The virus can be passed on to you if the infected person’s blood, saliva, semen or vaginal secretions enter body
Sharing needles – hepatitis B spreads very easily through needles and syringes contaminated with infected blood. Sharing IV drug items puts at a much higher risk of contracting hepatitis B
Accidental needle sticks – this is a concern for health care workers and anyone else who does a job that requires them to come in contact with human blood
From mother to child – a pregnant woman infected with HBV can pass the virus to the babies during childbirth. The newborn, however, can be vaccinated to avoid getting infected in almost all cases
Hepatitis B can be prevented by taking the hepatitis B vaccine, which is given as 2 injections, separated by a month or 3-4 injections over 6 months, depending on which vaccine is given. Some precautions to be taken to decrease hepatitis B transmission:
Hepatitis B can cause a series of complications, if left undiagnosed or untreated.
Cirrhosis – the liver inflammation associated with hepatitis B infection can lead to extensive liver scarring (cirrhosis) which can impair the liver’s ability to function properly
Live cancer – people with HBV have an increased risk of getting liver cancer
Liver failure – acute liver failure happens when the vital functions of the liver shut down. When that occurs, a liver transplant is required to stay alive
Ayurvedic herbs like Katuki, Kalamegha, Kumari, Punarnava, Kakamachi, Guduchi and Daruharidra aid in improving metabolism and digestive system, as well as in the detoxification of the liver.
Snehana, Swedana, Vamana, Virechana and Basti are some of the Panchakarma therapies that are done to aid in the rebalancing of the doshas and clearing the digestive system of toxins.
Asanas and Pranayama that keep the liver healthy are highly recommended and can be very beneficial to those suffering from Hepatitis B. Some asanas that are beneficial are: Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose), Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fish Pose), Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) and many more.
Starting with Nadi Pariksha, Jiva’s certified Ayurvedic doctors use this traditional pulse diagnosis to detect imbalances and assess organ health, which is crucial for diagnosing Hepatitis B accurately.
Understanding your unique physical and psychological patterns allow us to create a Hepatitis B treatment plan that not only addresses symptoms but also aligns with your lasting health.
Our practitioners investigate the progression of Hepatitis B by examining hygiene, dietary habits, lifestyle, and mental health factors. This thorough analysis helps identify specific triggers that need to be addressed for targeted treatment.
A detailed Hepatitis B treatment plan is created, which consists of diet modifications, lifestyle adjustments, herbal medication and specific therapies that aim to restore dosha balance and enhance liver health.
Continuous tracking of effectiveness of the treatment allows us to make necessary adjustments, ensuring that you achieve the best results from your personalised and Ayurvedic Treatment for Hepatitis B with Jiva’s ongoing support.
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Acute hepatitis B lasts less than 6 months. The immune system can clear the virus from the body, and a complete recovery can be done within a few months.
Chronic hepatitis B lasts for more than 6 months. It continues because the immune system cannot fight off the virus. In this condition, some people may have no symptoms at all, while others may have mild symptoms of acute hepatitis B.
The younger you are when you get hepatitis B, particularly newborns or children younger than the age of 5, are at higher risk of the infection becoming chronic. It may go undetected for decades until a person becomes seriously ill from liver disease.
The following people have a greater chance of contracting hepatitis B:
Hepatitis B being a viral disease is not curable. Those who have acute hepatitis B recover within a few months, whereas those who have chronic hepatitis B are given supportive care in the form of lifestyle changes and medications to slow down damage to the liver.
Hepatitis B is a transmissible disease, so yes, if you come into close contact with an infected person’s saliva, semen or blood, there is a risk of getting infected yourself.
There are many differences between hepatitis B and hepatitis C. While hepatitis B is spread through blood and some bodily fluids, hepatitis C spreads only through blood. While there is a vaccine available for hepatitis B, there is none for hepatitis C.
There is no miracle method to cure hepatitis B quickly. It depends on whether you have acute or chronic hepatitis B. Acute hepatitis B has a quicker recovery period compared to chronic hepatitis B.