What Causes Numbness In Right Hand When Diagnosed With Hepatitis-B?

Posted on Sat, 4 Jul 2015

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Question : Please is there any Hepatologist here, I did a lab test which says am Hepatitis B positive, i met a doctor and he place me on livolin but am having burning sensation, slight chill on my foot, numbness and i feel strain on my right hand

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Onset of HbsAg positivity is to be known first.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.

I understand your concern.

I have gone through your uploaded report as well.Its within normal limits.

Pertaining to positive Hep B status,you need to first establish if its in acute or chronic phase.For this I advise you to go for IgM anti HbC Ab and HbeAg titers.

Many of your symptoms are related to Livolin use.

These side effects settle with time.

Further management is based on test results.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (2 hours later)

Thank you so much sir, should i stop taking the livolin or continue with it sir

Am currently in west XXXXXX, i had Butylated hydroxytoluene cures Hep B

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue Livolin

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concern.

Yes you can continue Livolin forte.

Butylated Hydroxytoluene has no proven action on Hep B cure.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (20 hours later)

Thank you so much Dr XXXXXXX Heijebu. Am going for further test today.

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

You are welcome Sir.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (33 hours later)

I have my antibody and antigen result now. Is there anywhere i can download the file

I finally find a place where i uploaded the file, What are the things i have to do

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Viral DNA titers are required.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

Welcome again,

You seem to low infective form of Hepatitis B since you have positive HbeAb.

So its very important to know the chronicity and viral titers through IgM Anti HBc and HBV DNA testing.

The decision to start anti viral agents against hepatitis B will depend on the test result.

Its extremely important that you avoid sexual encounters and blood donation until viral clearance.

Post your further queries if any,

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (20 hours later)

Does Hep B cause muscle pain and body twicthing

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Initial phase of illness may cause these symptoms.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

Welcome again,

Yes any viral illness can cause these symptoms in the initial stages of infection.

Post your further queries if any,

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar