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Chronic Hepatitis B carrier experiencing Digestion Problems

Hi, I am 43 and a chronic Hepatitis B carrier for 15 years,I currently live in sydney recently I'm experiencing digestion problem, I feel that my stomach is constantly feeling bloated, whats more, I have had diahorrea for the past 4 days, and this is happening few times a day.

I recently did an ultrascan on my liver and it was found that the liver is slightly larger than it should,and that it has coarsened slightly. I went to the specialist and was told that I should not worry and that the abnormality was under acceptable variation. This however, does not comfort me ,as I had a friend who was also a Hep B carrier and developed liver cancer, and was suffering the same symptoms. I went to my local GP and they was of not much help. I'm currently waiting for another round of blood test result.


My question is, given my condition, are these symptoms suggesting anything out of unusual? are they any medicine out there that could help with the diaphorrea?
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My question is, given my condition, are these symptoms suggesting anything out of unusual? are they any medicine out there that could help with the diaphorrea?

These symptoms tell less about your liver than your lab readings.  So wait patiently till your lab results are available.

In general, a patient with or without liver problems should watch out for absorption and digestion problems because they may make you weaker against your disease.  Nutrition, toxin avoidance and toxin riddance are important for HBVers.
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I know that you can take Imodium for that kind of bowel issues. I hope that help you.
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I do not know anything about HepB.  Most here have HepC.  There are a few that do have HepB and they will probably chim in throughout the day.
Good Luck
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