How long is the typical treatment + recovery timeline?

Chronic Hepatitis B treatment is usually long-term, often lasting several years or indefinitely, as antiviral therapy suppresses the virus but rarely cures it completely. Patients typically see viral load reduction within 3–6 months of starting medication, with liver enzyme levels normalizing over 6–12 months. Regular follow-up every 3–6 months is required to monitor liver function and screen for HCC, with no fixed 'recovery' endpoint; treatment continues as long as the virus is detectable.