Chronic Phase of Hepatitis CThose who are unable to clear the hepatitis C virus (HCV) on their own after 6 months – 70-85% of people who contract HCV – will progress to the chronic... By Jenelle Marie Pierce5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Acute Stage of Hepatitis CThe acute phase of hepatitis C (HCV) is often a confusing term, because it has nothing to do with the amount of symptoms someone experiences or whether the disease has... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C 101: What are the stages of hepatitis C? An OverviewHepatitis C (HCV) is a viral infection that can lead to liver inflammation, liver damage, liver cancer, and in some cases, when left undetected and untreated, it can be fatal... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hair Loss and Hepatitis C: A Lesser Known SymptomEven in the healthiest of people, hair loss (alopecia) is a common occurrence. On average, a person loses anywhere between 50 to 150 hairs every single day. That quantity of... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Hepatitis C Symptoms - NauseaWhile a large number of people who are diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C (HCV) experience little to no symptoms and are asymptomatic throughout the disease’s progression, others indicate that they’ve... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Can Hepatitis C Affect the Brain?Studies have shown that approximately one-third to one-half of all people who have chronic hepatitis C (HCV) experience neuropsychiatric symptoms, commonly referred to as brain fog. These studies indicate that... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C 101: HCV and Pregnancy – Impact on babyThis is part 3 in our series about the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and pregnancy. Visit part 1 and part 2. Currently, there’s very little data on hepatitis C infections... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C 101: HCV and Pregnancy – Health of the mother to beIf you have tested positive for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and become pregnant, a comprehensive assessment will be administered by your physician that looks at your overall health, the... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C 101: Can Hepatitis C be Cured?Hepatitis C (HCV) is one of the more serious viral infections that attacks and can damage the liver. Naturally, then, when you or someone you care about contracts HCV, you’ll... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hepatitis C 101: What Does Viral Load Mean?When someone is tested for hepatitis C (HCV), they are usually tested with an antibody test. If a hepatitis C antibody test result is negative, the person does not have... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Hepatitis C 101: Why Does Hepatitis C Often Go Undiagnosed?Hepatitis C (HCV) is the most common blood-borne infection in the United States, at an estimated 3.9 million Americans infected. Yet, most are unaware they are carrying the virus. When... By Jenelle Marie Pierce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments