Hello. I have chronic hepatitis B (it was discovered 5 years ago), HBsAg +, slightly elevated AST and amylase. Ultrasound showed that the liver is not enlarged. HBV DNA was not found. Nopereodicheski having discomfort in the right upper quadrant: as if there is something interferes. The doctor said that treatment is needed. Is he right? And why is this discomfort in the right upper quadrant? Thanks in advance.

Respond Stanislav Y. Karpov, hepatology, gastroenterology, hepatology and gastroenterology clinic Medal Discomfort in the upper quadrant in no way connected with the liver, it is most likely a manifestation of biliary dyskinesia. Your situation is called a virus carrier. It is not dangerous neither for you nor for the people around you. Treatment is not shown, but the observation, nevertheless, necessary. Similar question: ... dyspeptic symptoms, ultrasound seem insignificant INCREASE ...