Prakash Yadav Prakash Yadav Asked 4 months ago

How long can you live with hepatitis b without treatment?

A cousin of mine was diagnosed with Hepatitis B some years ago but has not taken proper treatment due to financial issues. I'm really worried for him. How long can a person live with Hepatitis B if it's left untreated?

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Nisha Kumari Nisha Kumari Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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I agree with others that you shouldn't ignore this. Many people live for decades without symptoms, but getting a proper viral load test is very important for safety.

Rajesh Wagle Rajesh Wagle Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

My close friend was diagnosed with chronic Hepatitis B during a routine blood donation camp ten years ago. He has not needed active treatment yet, but he goes to his gastroenterologist twice a year for regular ultrasound and blood tests.

Ramesh Chandra Ramesh Chandra Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Keep your mind calm and stay positive, as stress only hurts your body further. While many people live long lives with this condition, please keep consulting a doctor and let them guide you with care and patience.

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Look, don't take any chances with Hepatitis B. Some people live for 30 years without issues, but for others, it can silently damage the liver over time. Go straight to a good doctor and let them decide if you need medication or just regular monitoring.

Gurpreet Kaur Gurpreet Kaur Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I have been living with inactive Hepatitis B for twelve years now without needing antiviral meds. My biggest tip is to avoid alcohol completely, eat fresh home-cooked meals, and never miss your yearly liver panel tests. It is very manageable if you stay disciplined.

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Milind Deshpande Milind Deshpande Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Treating this later can get very expensive, so the practical thing to do is get your liver function test and viral load checked now. If the doctor says you don't need medicines yet, just focus on a simple diet and save yourself from future hospital bills.

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