inactive hepatitis B with gall stones

[raksha109]

i am female of 29 years . In Dec 2006 I was detected with gall stones. During routine blood tests before surgery, it was found that i have hepatitis B. At that time my AST and ALT were very high due to gall stones. With careful medications , my gall bladder was removed after ALT and AST were reduced. After surgery my hepatitis reports ( Dec 2006) are as follows:
HBSAG - POSITIVE
HBEAG - NEGATIVE
ANTI-HBSAG - NEGATIVE
I was told that i am 'inactive carrier'

subsequenly in 2007 Jan, June also HBSAG - POSITIVE came in reports.
in 2007 September , HBV DNA Quantitative - Less than detectable limit
HBSAG - POSITIVE
HBEAG- NEGATIVE
ANTI-HBEAG- POSITIVE.


1) Whether long term hepatitis B caused gall stones?
2) when i got the virus , whether i got in childhood ? i have read in articles that children and infants more likely to become chronic
3) Can i marry? and give birth ?
4) what are the chances of getting rid of virus?

[bram44]

You mentioned the DNA was undetectable in 2007.  

If it is still the same, you do not need treatment. Just make sure your viral load (DNA) is tested every year.

[bram44]

1. Yes,it is possible.
     Chronic pathological changes in patients with hepatitis B may be one of the causes for gallstones. This may provide epidemiological basis for prevention and treatment of gallstones.

2. You could be infected as a child. Most people do not know when they are infected. It is found during routine exams.

3. Certainly Yes and Yes.

4. Less than 2%

Since you have e-ve infection - you need to get yourself, tested for viral load (PCR). You may need ultra-sound, preferably biopsy and see if you require treatment.

There are good treatment options to control the virus.

Good luck!!