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symptoms of hepatitis b
Just found out that my ex has hep b, what should I be looking for? Is it likely that I am going to show symptoms and know I have it if I do, or does it only show up on tests until it is too late?
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You may not have any signs of the illness though you could be a carrier for the disease. The best thing to do and the smart thing to do is to see your family doctor and explain that your ex has Hep b an you may have been exposed.
The doctor will want to know just how you may have been exposed. Was it through sexual intercourse? Was it unprotected sex meaning did he wear a condom? Was it just kissing with a lot of tongue? It is important to answer the doctors’ questions honestly.
If you are over 14 mom will never know what you tell the doctor thanks to a law called HIPPA. This law gives medical confidentiality to anyone over 14 concerning their reproductive system. Since the question to find out how you were exposed requires questions related too yo9ur reproductive system you would have medical confidentiality for this doctors visit.
Just say to the doctor I would like my HIPPA rights for this visit. If mom is with you she will be asked to wait in the waiting room. Nothing said to the doctor can be repeated back to her by the doctor or the staff. IF you are sexually active you can even ask the doctor for birth control medication and the doctor must right the prescription.
The HIPPA law is a federal law written to protect the reproductive systems of young adults. It was written so young adults would seek out medical advice and treatment for those questions they may be too embarrassed to ask a parent.
As part of this law they do not need parental permission to see a doctor for anything concerning their reproductive system, they receive full medical confidentiality and only those people who they give written permission to their doctor can see the medical records concerning their reproductive system. The reason you can ask for birth control is because congress did not specifically rule it out so doctors must prescribe if you ask.
It is important for your own health that you see a doctor and let the doctor decide if you need to be immunized for hep b or any other treatment. Answer the questions asked honestly, invoke your HIPPA rights if needed.
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*this came from a sexuality ad u pamphlet but you should check out their site as well: www.sexualityandu.ca
in up to 50% of people there are no outward signs of infection. Up to 8 weeks after exposure to the virus, some people may experience flu-like symptoms including: tiredness, nausea and vomiting, decreased appetite, rash, joint pain and yellowing of the eyes and skin (rare cases). Individuals who are acutely infected with hep B should abstain from sexual activity until their partner has been screened and immunized if needed. You should really go to a doctor if you think you may have contracted it before its too late because there is no cure for hep b, but there is a vaccine to prevent the infection is available. Hoe this helped!
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