Sir, what is this viral load? I am worried about my health. Is hepatitis B curable? My report shows HBsAg provisionally reactive, and the lab has suggested a confirmatory HBsAg test. I have no symptoms mentioned in articles on the internet, but I am feeling very tired, and my weight has drastically reduced from 68 kg to 58 kg. Is this due to hepatitis B? How can I know whether it is acute or chronic? Is it fatal or life-threatening? I am very worried.

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

General Practitioner

MBBS
9+ Yrs

Consult Now

Hepatitis B may be acute or chronic. Confirm with HBsAg (confirmatory), HBeAg, and viral load (HBV DNA). It can be managed with medications, especially if chronic. Tiredness and weight loss could be related. Please consult a hepatologist and get the required tests done.

Dr. Rohinipriyanka Suggests...

Take a HBSAG - QUANTITATIVE Test or Take a HBe ANTIGEN (HbeAg) Test

Book HBSAG - QUANTITATIVE Test Book HBe ANTIGEN (HbeAg) Test

Answered 08/09/2025

More LIVER FUNCTION TEST (LFT) Health Queries

View all

My hepatitis B report is as follows: 1. DNA Quantitative Amount is 42,200 2. HBsAg is Reactive 3. Surface Antigen is Negative 4. LFT is Normal Please advise what steps I should take next. Should I be worried about these results?

Answered by Apollo Doctors

My cousin blood report is showing hepatitis B reactive. Kindly advise which specialist we should consult and also suggest doctor in West Delhi.

Answered by Apollo Doctors

My sister, age 40, has stomach discomfort, and her test report for Hepatitis B (Austria Agentio report) indicates a viral infection. The doctor has confirmed that it is caused by Hepatitis B virus.

Answered by Apollo Doctors

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.