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Modern Antiviral Care to Protect Your Liver From Hepatitis B and C
Hepatitis B and C are viral infections that cause inflammation of the liver. Both can become chronic and, over years, lead to liver scarring, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. The good news is that modern treatment is highly effective: hepatitis C can usually be cured, and hepatitis B can be well controlled.
Both spread through blood and body fluids, and hepatitis B can also pass from mother to baby at birth. Many people have no symptoms and are diagnosed only through screening, which is why testing is so important.
Both infections are often silent for years. Some people have fatigue, nausea, belly discomfort, or jaundice. Warning signs of advanced liver disease include swelling, confusion, or yellowing of the skin. Anyone with risk factors should be screened even without symptoms.
At Shaya Digestive & Liver Clinic, evaluation begins with a detailed discussion of symptoms, diet, medical history, medications, and lifestyle factors. Diagnostic evaluation may include:
Comprehensive Medical History
Understanding symptom patterns often provides valuable clues.
Blood Testing
Laboratory studies may help identify:
H. pylori Testing
Testing may be recommended when stomach-related symptoms are present.
SIBO Breath Testing
Used to evaluate bacterial overgrowth within the small intestine.
Colonoscopy
May be recommended depending on age, symptoms, family history, and risk factors.
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
Can help evaluate reflux, gastritis, ulcers, and upper digestive tract disorders.
Dr. Saranya Addepally is a board-certified gastroenterologist with six years of clinical experience, treating a broad range of digestive and liver conditions. She is especially passionate about women’s GI health—areas where patients often feel overlooked or hesitant to seek care.
Her medical journey began in India, where she completed her training before moving to the United States to pursue advanced education in medicine and Gastroenterology at the University of Arkansas.
After several years in practice, she relocated to Houston to continue serving patients in the community. Following two years with a local group, she established her own practice, grounded in the principles and core values she believes are essential to delivering thoughtful, patient-centered care.
Yes. Modern direct-acting antivirals cure most people with hepatitis C in about 8 to 12 weeks.
Hepatitis B is usually controlled rather than cured. Antiviral treatment protects the liver and lowers the risk of complications.
Both spread through blood and body fluids. Hepatitis B can also pass from mother to baby at birth.
Often not. Many people have no symptoms for years, which is why screening is the only way to know for sure.
Screening is recommended for all adults at least once, and more often for people with risk factors. Ask your doctor about testing.
Untreated chronic hepatitis can lead to scarring, cirrhosis, and liver cancer over time, which is why treatment and monitoring matter.
Treatment protects your liver and, for hepatitis C, usually cures the infection. After testing, your specialist builds a plan that may include:
At Shaya Digestive & Liver Clinic, we provide:
There is no single “quick fix” for hepatitis, and effective treatment is available. Get screened if you have any risk factors, even without symptoms. At Shaya Digestive & Liver Clinic we focus on protecting your liver with modern care. To prevent hepatitis:
Offering Fast Track GI appointments
Specialized Gastroenterology Appointments Within 3–5 Business Days
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