I have donated blood a few times, and...?

Question

....last time so far they said I have hepatitis B and I cant donate more.
How that happened to me?
I never used injection needles only they did.
It was some 12 yrs ago, and I have no pain or anything about
that can relate to liver problem.
Was their diagnose an error, or the liver can repair itself?

I do not trust hospitals anymore, and since it was a long ago, I do not risk exposing further needles into me not of any "test."

Answer 1

I think you can get a false possitive, test again.

Answer 2

Hepatitis B can be sexually transmitted, so if you have had unprotected sex this may be how you contracted it. It is not transmitted through casual contact such as sharing food or water, or from sneezing or coughing.

It is possible that your body got rid of the virus. Only a blood test can determine this though. You need to get re-tested as soon as possible to see whether are not you are still infected, and/or to get treatment.

In the mean time practice safe sex, and visit the Center for Disease control's website to get more extensive information.
www.cdc.gov

Oh! And if you test positive for Hep B/C, you are no longer permitted to donate blood even if you were never sick or jaundiced by the infection.

Take care, and good luck!

Answer 3

If you disagree with them, you can always get a second opinion.

All types of hepatitis damage liver cells and can cause the liver to become swollen and tender (liver inflammation). Some types can cause permanent liver damage.

Hepatitis B can be a short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) infection.

An acute infection usually goes away on its own without treatment. Some people have no symptoms. Most people who develop symptoms feel better in 2 to 3 weeks and recover completely after 4 to 8 weeks. Other people may take longer to recover. Once an acute infection is over, you are no longer contagious. You also develop antibodies against HBV that provide lifelong protection against future infection. Most people who have hepatitis B have acute hepatitis B and do not develop chronic hepatitis B.
Chronic infection occurs when the hepatitis B virus continues to be present in your liver and blood for 6 months or more. Chronic hepatitis B puts you at increased risk for developing serious liver diseases such as cirrhosis and liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). When you have chronic HBV, you can easily spread the disease. An estimated 1.25 million Americans have chronic hepatitis B. 1
In the United States, acute hepatitis B is most common in teens and young adults.

What are the symptoms of hepatitis B?
Less than half of those with acute HBV infections have symptoms. Symptoms include:

Jaundice (the skin and whites of the eyes appear yellow). Although jaundice is the defining sign of hepatitis B, it does not occur in most cases. Jaundice usually appears after other symptoms have started to go away.
Extreme tiredness (fatigue).
Mild fever.
Headache.
Loss of appetite.
Nausea and vomiting.
Constant discomfort on the right side of the abdomen under the rib cage, where the liver is located. In most people, the discomfort is made worse if their bodies are jarred or if they overwork themselves.
Diarrhea or constipation.
Muscle aches and joint pain.
Skin rash.
Most people with chronic HBV have no symptoms.

How is hepatitis B spread?
The hepatitis B virus is spread from one person to another through body fluids, including blood, semen, and vaginal fluids (including menstrual blood). Contact with a body fluid can occur from sexual contact, sharing needles or other equipment (such as cotton, spoons, and water) to inject illegal drugs, handling blood or instruments used to draw blood, sharing razors or toothbrushes, and getting tattoos or body piercings with needles that were not properly cleaned. The virus also can be passed from a mother to her newborn baby during delivery (perinatal transmission).

Good Luck!

Answer 4

Once you have hep. B it does not go away. It can be detected through blood tests. You should go to a doctor and have hep B titers drawn which will determine if indeed you were exposed to hep. B, this is the only way you will really know and it's important to be aware.

Answer 5

that same thing happened to me! i donated a while ago and they said that the results showed i had hep. b but then they did further tests and it turned out negative but they dont want me to donate anymore! i dont know if that means ever.. or if its just for a while! but i am really upset about it!

Answer 6

This happened with my ex, who got it through a blood transfusion during surgery for appendectomy. If you have had no sugery or any other reason for having gotten Hep B, then have your blood re-tested through your own physician.

Answer 7

See your own doctor. And refer to this site:www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/b/faqb.htm