Is hepatitis b hereditary?
My doctor told me that hepatitis B is not inherited, but my dadi had it, and now my chacha also has it. I'm a bit confused, is it truly not hereditary?
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5 months ago
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Oh, I totally get why you'd ask this. When I hear about health conditions, my first thought is often 'will my family get this too?'. It's a very natural concern, especially with something like Hepatitis B.
5 months ago
Good question! I was researching this recently too. From what I found, Hepatitis B is a viral infection, so it's not inherited from your parents like some genetic traits. It's more about exposure to the virus.
5 months ago
I'm still trying to understand all this. So, if it's not hereditary, does that mean it only spreads through certain ways, and not through families directly? I hope I'm asking this correctly.
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5 months ago
Nah yaar, actually it's not hereditary. Hepatitis B is a virus, you know? Like, it spreads through blood and body fluids. It's not something that gets passed down through genes, so don't confuse it with genetic conditions.
5 months ago
From a general health perspective, things like nutrition and regular workouts build immunity. But for something specific like Hepatitis B, which isn't hereditary, understanding its transmission is more important. Consult a doctor for accurate info on how it spreads.