How long does Fibrosis or liver damage happen?

Good morning guys, I’m yet to get on treatment after getting hep b+ diagnosis. I’m presently job searching right now, plan is to get on treatment as soon as I have the necessary funds. I was diagnosed dec 2023. My question is, how soon does fibrosis, liver damage happen? I’m doing everything I can to get a job so I can be able to afford treatment.

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Hi @sam12,
Great question. I think it all depends on each individual’s situation. Usually, it is a long slow process that can be sped up by some choices we make such as drinking, exposure to some toxic, HBV not being properly managed, etc. It does not happen in a day, weeks or months, it takes some time (years) to develop. It is hard to say exactly how long in years it takes though. Best, Bansah1

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Thank you very much for your response @Bansah1

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