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I have hepatitis B. I am afraid to tell any guy that I am a carrier.?


I am a carrier but my health condition is good. I did not know that i have this kind of hepatitis B virus in my body until i did check it by mistake. Now I am afriad when I love someone. I did chat with some people on the net I told them that I am a hepatis B carrier. But I am not sick I hardly get sick I am just like that but still they left me immediately after I told them and now I am worried about someone who love I don't want to lose him and also I dont know what to do.....??

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What you need is to make contact with an infectious disease physician (internal medicine doctor). You could ask your county medical society or local health or hospital clinic for help. Most important is that you verify that you do carry the virus for hepatitis B, likely by repeat testing. The virus can be transmitted by sexual contact as well as by transfusion or use of contaminated needles shared with others. Though you feel perfectly well, you can transmit this potentially deadly virus. Also, get tested for other sexually transmitted diseases often associated with hepatitis B virus. It may be possible to have sexual contact with another person, BUT it certainly is a moral obligation, if not a legal requirement in some places, that you be honest with another person. Your doctor or health clinic should be able to give you more details about "safer" sex to reduce the chances of your infecting and harming another. Don't delay.

You should do the responsible thing...even if it means being alone. If you really love someone ( him) then you should tell him. Give him the opportunity to make his own mind about if he wants to stay or be with you. If you lie and not tell him the you have decided for him and are telling a lie. Don't base your relationship on a lie that coud effect his health and how he feels for you as a person he may care about and love. Having this disease I'm sure that will be a hard thing to deal with I'm sure that being honest with him will help you out in the long run

Yes, you do have to inform people of your condition. Maybe if you can consult with a doctor, or a support group, you can get a good strategy for handling this--it could be as easy as avoiding certain forms of intimacy. But you are morally and probably legally obligated to tell about your condition.

What a hard thing to have to do, i think you know you have to tell him its just how to tell him. I really think if he is the right guy for you then he will be understanding he may freak out at first but then will hopefully take some time out to think about it and research it and understand that its not the end of the world, Only tell him if you think he is in love with you if you think he will take off then just tell him that you have something major going on you know he wont be able to deal with it and cut your losses with him. If you think he loves you then sitting down alone with some paperwork to show him is really the only way to tell him. I wish you all the luck in the world

Hep B can be transmitted by body fluids, blood transfusion, pregnancy, and contact, so your best option is to go to the doctor and see if you can speed up your recovery.

It will very probably go away on its own in time, but you really do need to tell those around you, education yourself on the disease, and help those around you to understand.

I'm guessing you are Asian - the Philippines has a pretty high rate of hep b, but immunisation for this is both cheap and easily accessible.

doesn't it mean when u are acarrier of b that u don't actually have the virus, but u can give it to othersI of course think u should tell them use some protection.iknow it is hardto tell but afterwards would be harder .or not telling and it spread all over the town back to your own family..........so u see.......telll..........not the whole world though

even if you're afraid to you have to tell the guy.
it's kinda irresponsible to get close to him and then suddenly, if he gets it too, let him know that you are a carrier.

Be responsible. You need to tell your guy. If he's worth anything, he will be supportive and won't leave you.

To do anything else... but inform people you could potentially infect... is WRONG.

There are currently several treatments for chronic hepatitis B that can increase a person's chance of clearing the infection. Treatments are available in the form of antivirals such as lamivudine and adefovir and immune system modulators such as interferon alpha. There are several other antivirals under investigation. Roughly, all of the currently available treatments, when used alone, are about equally efficacious. However, some individuals are much more likely to respond than others. It is not presently known if combination therapy offers any advantages. In general, each works by reducing the viral load by several orders of magnitude thus helping a body's immune system clear the infection. Treatment strategies should be individualized by a doctor and patient. Considerations include the risks associated with each treatment, a person's likelihood of clearing the virus with treatment, a person's risk for developing complications of persistent infection, and development of viral resistance with treatment.

Chronic carriers should be strongly encouraged to avoid consuming alcohol as it increases their risk for cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer).

An individual exposed to the virus that has never been vaccinated may also be treated with HBIG (Hepatitis B immune globulin) just after the exposure. For instance, a health care worker accidentally stuck by a needle used in a hepatitis B carrier would qualify. Treatment must be soon after exposure, however.

You need to treat it properly for yourself and educate your potential partner about the disease so that he does understand it and prevent hep B infection for himself. I wouldn't recomend to tell him on the first date though...

you can have hpb man have sex

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What is hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver. Most adults who get hepatitis B have it for a short time and then get better. This is called acute hepatitis B.

You can have hepatitis B and not know it. You may not have symptoms. If you do, they can make you feel like you have the flu. But as long as you have the virus, you can spread it to others.

Sometimes the virus causes a long-term infection, called chronic hepatitis B. Over time, it can damage your liver. Babies and young children infected with the virus are more likely to get chronic hepatitis B.

What causes hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is caused by the hepatitis B virus. It is spread through contact with the blood and body fluids of an infected person.

You may get hepatitis B if you:

Have sex with an infected person without using a condom.
Share needles (used for injecting drugs) with an infected person.
Get a tattoo or piercing with tools that were not cleaned well.
Share personal items like razors or toothbrushes with an infected person.
A mother who has the virus can pass it to her baby during delivery. If you are pregnant and think you may have been exposed to hepatitis B, get tested. If you have the virus, your baby can get shots to help prevent infection with the virus.

You cannot get hepatitis B from casual contact such as hugging, kissing, sneezing, coughing, or sharing food or drinks.

What are the symptoms?
Many people with hepatitis B do not know they have it, because they do not have symptoms. If you do have symptoms, you may just feel like you have the flu. Symptoms include:

Feeling very tired.
Mild fever.
Headache.
Not wanting to eat.
Feeling sick to your stomach or vomiting.
Belly pain.
Diarrhea or constipation.
Muscle aches and joint pain.
Skin rash.
Yellowish eyes and skin (jaundice). Jaundice usually appears only after other symptoms have started to go away.
Most people with chronic hepatitis B have no symptoms.

How is hepatitis B diagnosed?
A simple blood test can tell your doctor if you have the hepatitis B virus now or if you had it in the past. Your doctor will also be able to tell if you have had the vaccine to prevent the virus.

If your doctor thinks you may have liver damage from hepatitis B, he or she may use a needle to take a tiny sample of your liver for testing. This is called a liver biopsy.

How is it treated?
In most cases, hepatitis B goes away on its own. You can relieve your symptoms at home by resting, eating healthy foods, drinking plenty of water, and avoiding alcohol and drugs. Also, find out from your doctor what medicines and herbal products to avoid, because some can make liver damage caused by hepatitis B worse.

Treatment for chronic hepatitis B depends on whether your infection is getting worse and whether you have liver damage. Most people with chronic hepatitis B can live active, full lives by taking good care of themselves and getting regular checkups. There are medicines for chronic hepatitis B, but they may not be right for everyone. Work with your doctor to decide whether medicine is the right treatment for you.

Sometimes chronic hepatitis B can lead to severe liver damage. If this happens, you may need a liver transplant.

Can hepatitis B be prevented?
The hepatitis B vaccine is the best way to prevent infection. The vaccine is a series of three shots. Adults at risk and all babies, children, and teenagers should be vaccinated.

To avoid getting or spreading the virus to others:

Use a condom when you have sex.
Do not share needles.
Wear latex or plastic gloves if you have to touch blood.
Do not share toothbrushes or razors.
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Getting treatment:
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Living with:
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Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
W. Thomas London, MD - Hepatology
Last Updated: 10/15/2007
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