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Diagnosed With Hbsag B Chronic Affecting Lungs. Serious, Lifelong Treatment?

Hi I am suffering from HBS ag B Chronic virus which would affect my lungs. I dont have any symptoms on it. My Test Report states that HbsAg Value is 4288 and Result is Reactive. I have several questions regarding it.. 1) Am I in a crtical situation where immediate treatment is requires. pls explain what is my condition now. 2) Food habits I need to follow in this condition. 3) I am unmarried. Shouldn t I get married. Is there any problems in it as this virus also spreads through sex. 4) Should I take a life long treatment..... Am i permanent patient.... Please clarify
Thu, 5 Sep 2013
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HBSAg may affect your lungs in following ways. 1. Infection in immunocompromised. 2. Hepatopulmonary syndrome. 3. Portopulmonary hypertension. Though infection may occur anytime, the other 2 syndromes may occur over long term. Observe for the following ill health - breathlessness on exertion, fainting/syncope episodes, worsening of jaundice, vomiting along with Cough.
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Diagnosed With Hbsag B Chronic Affecting Lungs. Serious, Lifelong Treatment?

HBSAg may affect your lungs in following ways. 1. Infection in immunocompromised. 2. Hepatopulmonary syndrome. 3. Portopulmonary hypertension. Though infection may occur anytime, the other 2 syndromes may occur over long term. Observe for the following ill health - breathlessness on exertion, fainting/syncope episodes, worsening of jaundice, vomiting along with Cough.