Millions of people worldwide are living with Hepatitis B — and many don’t even know it.
That’s because this virus can live silently in your body for years, quietly damaging your liver without showing any obvious symptoms.
By the time signs do appear, the damage may already be advanced. The good news? Early detection can prevent serious complications, including liver failure and cancer.
⚠️ Why Hepatitis B Can Be Dangerous
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that targets the liver. In its chronic form, it can cause:
Liver inflammation
Fibrosis (scarring)
Cirrhosis (irreversible damage)
Liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma)
Some people may carry the virus for decades without symptoms, spreading it unknowingly or suffering internal damage quietly.
📌 The CDC estimates that up to 2.4 million people in the U.S. are chronically infected — many unaware.
🚨 Silent Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
In early stages, Hepatitis B often has no symptoms at all. But in many cases, people may begin to notice:
Unexplained fatigue or weakness
Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
Dark urine
Pain in the upper right abdomen
Loss of appetite
Nausea or vomiting
Joint or muscle pain
These signs are often dismissed as stress or diet — but they may point to something more serious.