Hepatitis C and Impact on the PancreasMany people do not know what the pancreas does. This is both because it is a 6-10 inch fish-shaped gland buried deep...reactionscomments
Doctors to See for Hepatitis C? Specialists & ConsiderationsIf you believe you may have been exposed to hepatitis C, you will want to be tested. This initial hepatitis C test...reactionscomments
Blood Exposure to Hepatitis C: Handling Blood SpillsHepatitis C is transmitted when virus positive blood is exposed to another person and enters their bloodstream. When you see someone’s blood...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C and Psoriasis: What's The Connection?Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that shows up on the skin. The disease essentially speeds up the skin cells’ growth cycle and...reactionscomments
Sex Life and Hepatitis C: Effects on Intimacy and LoveA diagnosis of hepatitis C (hep C) brings about many thoughts. These can range from trying to pin-point the point of exposure...reactionscomments
Sodium and Hepatitis C: How Salt Affects Your LiverThe liver's primary purpose is to clean the blood. Blood needs to be cleaned both because the body naturally produces some toxins...reactionscomments
How Does Hepatitis C Affect the Kidneys?This article tackles the question, "how does hepatitis C affect the kidneys?" by providing an explanation of the kidneys and their basic...reactions2comments
Hepatitis C RashHepatitis C is often associated with liver damage, or abdominal pain due to liver damage. Although these are common symptoms, there are...reactions5comments
Baby Boomers and Hepatitis C: Understanding Progression Rates & RiskA Baby Boomer is someone who was born between 1945-1965. This generation often mistakenly assumes that diseases, such as any form of...reactionscomments
Generic Hepatitis C DrugsPharmaceutical companies exist in order to create new or better drugs for current medical problems. They spend billions of dollars finding new...reactionscomments
Why Your Hepatitis C Test May Give You a False ResultMany people ask us about hepatitis C testing, antibodies, and false positives. Here are answers to some of the most common (and...reactionscomments
Cardiovascular Disease and Hepatitis C: Is There a Connection?Cardiovascular disease is the overall term for blood vessel diseases and problems. There are four main diseases that you have likely heard...reactionscomments
Sodium in Your Diet and Hepatitis C: What You Should KnowIn a typical human body, the liver works with other organs to help the body process whatever is brought in. This includes...reactionscomments
Parkinson’s Disease and Hepatitis CResearchers have consistently shown that there is a 30% increase in those with hepatitis C to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The...reactionscomments
Skin Issues and Hepatitis CThe diagnosis of a hepatitis C infection can feel traumatic. One of the early questions many have is regarding the way the...reactions1comment
Can You Get Hepatitis C Again? The Chances of ReinfectionMany people believe that Hepatitis C is a chronic and incurable illness, or an illness that will always lead to cirrhosis of...reactionscomments
Alcohol and Hepatitis CIt is easy to understand why a person with a hepatitis C diagnosis would wonder how alcohol will affect their condition. Not...reactionscomments
Facts and Myths About Hepatitis CWith so many websites and blogs available these days, it’s no wonder you’ve likely heard tons of facts and “facts” about hepatitis...reactionscomments
Healthy Foods For Hepatitis C: A Liver-Friendly DietThe liver is an incredibly vital organ - so much so that the body cannot survive without it. Two of its primary...reactionscomments
Stages of Cirrhosis: Compensated & DecompensatedAfter someone has had chronic hepatitis C (HCV) for a number of years (on average, 10-20), the damaged liver cells that are...reactionscomments