#中医真的可以实现乙肝转阴吗?##头条创作挑战赛#乙型肝炎是全球范围内的重大公共卫生问题, especially in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 257 million people worldwide are infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The majority of people living with hepatitis B virus are chronically infected, and they are at risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer.
In modern medicine, although there are effective antiviral drugs that can control the virus, it is still a major challenge to completely eliminate HBV and achieve a sustained undetected viral load (i.e., negative response). Traditional Chinese medicine has proposed many treatment options in this regard, but the effectiveness and scientificity of these methods have always been the focus of discussion.
Theory and practice of TCM treatment for hepatitis B
The theoretical basis of TCM treatment of hepatitis B is mainly to reconcile the function of the internal organs, improve the function of the liver and spleen, and achieve the purpose of anti-virus by tonifying the liver, detoxifying, and harmonizing qi and blood. Traditional Chinese medicines such as Yin, Artemisia, Astragalus, and Bupleurum are all believed to have the effect of regulating the liver and detoxifying and enhancing immunity.
However, there has been controversy over the scientific validation of the effectiveness of TCM in the treatment of hepatitis B.
On the one hand, some clinical trials have shown that traditional Chinese medicine combined with antiviral western medicine can improve patients' biochemical indicators, such as reducing ALT and AST levels, and improving liver function. On the other hand, most of these studies have problems such as small sample size, lack of control groups, and poor study design, which are difficult to provide solid scientific evidence for the treatment of hepatitis B with traditional Chinese medicine.
The reality of TCM treatment of hepatitis B turning negative
According to statistics, the proportion of patients with hepatitis B who have completely turned negative in the treatment of hepatitis B with pure Chinese medicine is relatively low. Most studies have shown that although some patients have a decrease in viral load during TCM treatment, it is rare for some patients to turn completely negative.
This may be related to the mechanism of TCM treatment, which indirectly inhibits the virus by adjusting the body constitution and improving liver function, rather than directly killing the virus.
The importance of scientific research and evidence
To establish the role of TCM in the treatment of hepatitis B, more high-quality scientific research is needed. This includes the use of scientifically rigorous study designs such as large samples, randomized controlled, double-blind, etc., to provide reliable data support. In addition, research should also explore the long-term effects and safety of TCM in the treatment of hepatitis B, as well as the combined effects with modern drug treatments.
summary
Although TCM provides an alternative perspective on the treatment of hepatitis B and may alleviate symptoms in some patients, its efficacy in achieving hepatitis B virus negativity still needs to be scientifically verified. Patients should take this into account when choosing a treatment option and seek the advice of a medical professional.