Common Co-Infections With Hepatitis CVarious co-infections can be common with hepatitis C. It’s important to understand what the co-infections are in order to be tested and...reactions6comments
What Is Fatty Liver Disease?The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It is roughly the size of a football and weighs...reactions4comments
Bloating from an Enlarged SpleenThe spleen is a purple colored organ that sits on your left side, under the rib cage. It’s usually about 4 to...reactions4comments
How Hepatitis C Affects the BrainHepatitis C is a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver. In addition to damaging the liver, research also shows...reactions8comments
Autoimmune Diseases Connected to Hepatitis CThere are a variety of autoimmune diseases associated with hepatitis C. Autoimmune diseases are where a person’s own immune antibodies attack the...reactions3comments
New Versus Old Treatments for Hepatitis CHepatitis C (HCV) treatment has come a long way. Before the 1990s, there were no treatment options. The first wave of drugs...reactions9comments
Harvoni for Hepatitis C: Side Effects, Patient Stories, and MoreHarvoni is 1 type of combination, direct-acting antiviral medicine used to treat hepatitis C. Harvoni may be used to treat hepatitis C...reactions2comments
How to Use Financial Assistance Programs to Pay for TreatmentIndividuals with hepatitis C know all too well the financial burden of the condition. New treatment options, including direct-acting antiviral medications, have...reactionscomments
What to Know About Hepatitis C ReinfectionInfection from the hepatitis C virus (HCV) leads to chronic hepatitis C in over 50 percent of cases. This happens when the...reactions3comments
Hepatitis C PhasesHepatitis C virus (HCV) can take on different forms or cause different symptoms over time. Some people refer to this as HCV...reactions1comment
Your Doctor Has Ordered a Hep Panel: Now What?If your doctor is suspecting that you may have hep C, you may be ordered a Hep Panel. A Hep C Panel is...reactionscomments
Understanding the Liver's Many FunctionsThe liver is one of the most vital and versatile organs in the human body. Tucked beneath your rib cage on the...reactionscomments
Saying Goodbye to Alcohol — Forever?Alcohol is an integral aspect of many people’s social lives. For some others, it helps with winding down after a long, hard...reactions1comment
Understanding Hepatitis C GenotypesThere are several different genotypes of the hepatitis C virus (HCV). These can play a role in treatment planning. They also help...reactionscomments
Hep C Treatment Decreases Mortality and Liver DiseasePeople with long-term hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections have better treatment options today than in past decades. Currently, more than 95 percent...reactionscomments
Common Poop Problems with Hep CSince the liver is part of the gastro system, you may expect to have poop problems with hepatitis C. We can tell...reactionscomments
Fatty Liver and Hep CNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease, also called NAFLD, is the buildup of fat in the liver. NAFLD is the most common liver condition...reactionscomments
Risk of Hepatitis C ProgressionHepatitis C virus (HCV) can show up in several forms or phases. These include acute (short-term) HCV, chronic (long-term) HCV, and end-stage...reactionscomments
Cancer of the LiverCancer of the liver is on the rise. It is the sixth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the fourth leading cause of...reactionscomments
Should I Be Screened for Cirrhosis?Cirrhosis is a serious liver disease that impairs the liver’s ability to function and can be life-threatening. Because the two most common...reactionscomments