🦠 Treatment for Hepatitis B & C – What You Need to Know
With Expert Insights by Dr. Chetan Kalal | Consultant Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Physician
📌 Why It Matters:
Hepatitis B and C are two of the most common causes of chronic liver disease worldwide—often silent but potentially life-threatening. They can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer if not diagnosed and treated early.
Whether you are in India, UAE, UK, or the US, early detection and personalized treatment plans from a liver specialist like Dr. Chetan Kalal can make a life-saving difference.
🧬 What is Hepatitis B?
A viral infection that attacks the liver.
It can be acute or chronic.
Transmitted via blood, sexual contact, or from mother to child at birth.
Affects more than 250 million people globally.
Treatment:
No cure for chronic Hepatitis B, but it can be controlled.
Antiviral medications (like Tenofovir, Entecavir) suppress the virus and reduce liver damage.
Regular monitoring of HBV DNA, liver enzymes, and Fibroscan is essential.
Vaccination available for prevention.
🦠 What is Hepatitis C?
A bloodborne virus that causes liver inflammation.
Most commonly spread via contaminated needles, blood transfusions (before 1992), or unsterile medical practices.
Often asymptomatic for years.
Treatment:
Curable with direct-acting antiviral (DAA) drugs like Sofosbuvir, Ledipasvir, Velpatasvir.
8–12 week oral treatment with a >95% cure rate.
No vaccine yet, but screening and early therapy prevent liver damage.
⚠️ Signs You May Need Screening:
Fatigue, loss of appetite, or jaundice
History of blood transfusions or IV drug use
Unexplained liver enzyme elevation
Family history of liver disease
Pregnant women (especially for Hep B)
🩺 Why Choose Dr. Chetan Kalal?
Specialist in Hepatitis B & C management
Offers latest treatment protocols
Personalized monitoring, Fibroscan, liver imaging
Online consultations for patients in India and abroad
Expertise in transplant evaluation for advanced liver damage
🌍 Book a Consultation (India & Overseas)
🖥️ www.drchetankalal.com
📍 Clinics in Mumbai: Andheri, Bandra, Dadar, Kandivali, Saifee, Breach Candy, Gleneagles, Khar Hinduja
🌐 Online Consults: UAE, UK, US, Canada, Australia
✅ Final Word:
Hepatitis B & C are treatable and even curable—if caught early. Don’t wait for symptoms. Whether you're managing chronic hepatitis or seeking a second opinion, trust Dr. Chetan Kalal to guide you with compassion and clinical excellence.
