am trying to find out if he has or is being tested for hepatitis, I know when I had a liver work up they checked that plus alot of other things as well. He says the dr didnt mention it to him but I know my dr explained all of my blood work to me
2006-07-21 12:32:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Yes. The doctor is looking specifically to see if your boyfriend has or had hepatitis and is also looking at his liver function as well. It is possible to have problems with the liver without it being Hepatitis so he as ordered tests for that too.
2006-07-21 12:40:11 · answer #1 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably so, since HCV can mimick other diseases, now doctors go straight to the liver to rule out any hepatitis classes.
A is different than B, A and B are different from C.
They are all genetically different, yet need the liver to reproduce.
Chances are since HCV is the leading cause of liver disease today, that is what he is looking for.
Hope this helped, and you've nothing much to worry about where HCV is concerned as it is not easily transmitted in a monogomous relationship.
Whatever the outcome, help by being supportive. I had an on and off again relationship with a guy for over 14 years and the entire time I had HCV- he never had it and never aquired it.
If you have any concerns however, get tested yourself.
Many have HCV and have had it for decades and don't know it.
HCV is now more widespread than AIDS.
2006-07-21 14:06:35 · answer #2 · answered by giggling.willow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hepatitis B is the main uncomplicated severe liver an infection in the worldwide. that's understood to be the preferable reason for liver maximum cancers. The ailment is led to via the hepatitis B virus (HBV) that assaults the liver. The virus is transmitted by blood and actual fluids that incorporate blood. this would take place by direct blood-to-blood touch, unprotected intercourse, and illicit drug use. it may additionally be exceeded from an contaminated woman to her new-born in the time of the transport technique. medical comments even nonetheless says that approximately 50% of people who carry the virus not at all strengthen any indications. Hepatitis B virus would be prevented via using a secure and effective vaccine.
2016-10-08 04:35:48 · answer #3 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never heard of hep 2, maybe you mean hep A. It doesn't make since. The doctor could probably be more specific be cause of the window period of each type. Many reason why doctor are concerned about jandice. If he is going into surgery there probly concernes about bleeding time. That where the bleeding factors are made. You really dont need test just look into there eye if there yellow he got it.
2006-07-21 19:50:09 · answer #4 · answered by Robertus911 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you answered your own question. Hep c , hep b antibodies tests will tell if he has been exposed. He will need other tests if those come back positive.
2006-07-21 17:03:26 · answer #5 · answered by cindy1323 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He probably has hep of some sort and they are simply monitoring it with lab work and he is afraid to say any thing. Be careful tho it is highly contageous. :(
2006-07-21 12:40:20 · answer #6 · answered by greatguyclinton 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES they are looking for hepatitus... And if its postive then they will call u in for an appointment to see the doc. They arent allowed to do it "over the phone."
2006-07-21 12:40:22 · answer #7 · answered by brock 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they checked for hep2, hepb, and hepc they are checking for hepatitis.
2006-07-21 12:35:42 · answer #8 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋