What should you know about mga sintomas ng hepatitis b?

Hepatitis B affects the liver, and many people do not feel unwell, particularly early on. When symptoms occur, they can include [Fatigue](/symptoms/fatigue/), reduced appetite, nausea, vomiting, discomfort under the ribs, fever, joint aches, [Dark Urine](/symptoms/dark-urine/), pale stools, itching and jaundice. Symptoms cannot show whether the infection is recent or long-standing. A blood test is needed to identify infection and guide follow-up.

Arrange medical assessment if you have symptoms or may have been exposed, even if you feel well. Until you receive advice, avoid sharing razors or toothbrushes, cover bleeding skin and do not donate blood. Avoid alcohol and check before taking new medicines or supplements because the liver processes many substances. A [Liver Function Test](/treatments/diagnostics-and-screening/liver-function-test/) may be part of the assessment, but it does not replace hepatitis-specific testing.

Seek urgent care for confusion, unusual sleepiness, severe vomiting, vomiting blood, black stools, severe abdominal swelling or rapidly worsening jaundice. Promptly contact a clinician for persistent fatigue, dark urine or yellow eyes. Testing can clarify whether [Hepatitis B](/conditions/hepatitis-b/) is present and whether monitoring, treatment or specialist review is needed.

Ask which hepatitis tests you need, whether household or sexual contacts should be assessed, how to protect others, and whether [Hepatitis B Vaccination](/treatments/preventive-care-and-vaccination/hepatitis-b-vaccination/) is appropriate for them.