Hepatitis C and Hispanic AmericansRace and ethnicity have many definitions. People can also self-identify in multiple ways at once. This can make it challenging to see...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
Alcohol and Hepatitis CAlcohol has many effects on the body. Too much alcohol over time can lead to issues with specific organs. These organs include...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C in NewbornsThe hepatitis C virus (HCV) is usually spread when an adult comes into contact with blood from an infected person. However, babies...reactionscomments
What Are The Most Common Symptoms of Hepatitis C?The hepatitis C virus (HCV) affects the liver, the organ responsible for filtering out toxins and cleaning your blood. When HCV is...reactionscomments
Can Getting Cured of Hepatitis C Improve Anxiety and Depression?Getting diagnosed with hepatitis C virus (HCV) can be overwhelming and emotional. HCV can cause difficult symptoms like fatigue and muscle pain...reactions1comment
Common Health Conditions That Affect People Living with Hepatitis CManaging other health conditions with hepatitis C (HCV) can be tough. It can be comforting to know that you are not alone...reactionscomments
Post-Liver Transplant ManagementIf you have undergone a liver transplant as a result of hepatitis’ insults to the liver, chances are, you have already received...reactions1comment
What Is Hepatitis D?Hepatitis D is an illness that comes from the hepatitis D virus (HDV). Infection with HDV inflames the liver. This can result...reactionscomments
The Association between Hepatitis C and Chronic Inflammatory Skin DiseaseHepatitis C is known to cause extrahepatic manifestations. One organ hep C can affect is the skin. A recent article based out...reactionscomments
Understanding Medical Lingo for Hep CElectronic health records (called EMRs or EHRs) are changing the way you get your medical information. Often, you can now read medical...reactions1comment
Beta-Blockers: What Are They? And Why Might I Need Them in Chronic Liver Disease?If you live with chronic liver disease, you may be taking a class of medication called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers are most commonly used...reactions1comment
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
Can Hepatitis C Be Cured?More than 2 million people in the United States have hepatitis C (HCV). HCV can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). Acute...reactionscomments
I Have Hep C. Can I Have a Baby?When you are living with hep C, you might wonder if you can have a family. The answer is: Yes! Knowing that...reactionscomments
Your Thyroid and Hep COne of the most frustrating aspects of hep C is that it often doesn’t exist alone. People with hep C are more...reactions5comments
I Have Hepatitis C and I’m Pregnant. Now What?If you have hep C and are pregnant, you may be feeling a range of emotions, from thrilled to worried. You probably...reactionscomments
How Hepatitis C Can Affect The SkinPatients with chronic hepatitis C can have extrahepatic manifestations. One organ that can be affected is the skin. The most common rashes...reactions1comment
What is a Patient Navigator?There are many roles in the healthcare field, and most automatically think of being in healthcare as being a nurse or doctor...reactionscomments
Birth Control with Hepatitis CMaking a birth control plan is always a very personal decision. Hep C adds some additional factors to think about when you...reactionscomments
