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 how different groups are impacted by a health...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 HCV. The journey from acute HCV to chronic...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 the liver and the pancreas. Alcohol can also...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 are at risk of becoming infected with the...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 not treated, it can cause long-term health issues...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. Those symptoms and other challenges of living with...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 in facing HCV along with additional health concerns...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 extensive information on post-transplant management. However, sometimes, it...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 in a short (acute) illness or a long-term...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 of Taiwan investigates the association between hepatitis C...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 notes written by your provider without having to...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 to lower blood pressure, lower your risk of...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 included interferon (a shot) and ribavirin (a pill)...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 infection lasts less than 6 months. New research...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 you have hep C before you get pregnant...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 likely to have other conditions in addition to...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 have a lot of questions. The most important...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 and skin conditions that are associated with hepatitis...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. There are so many different roles that many...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 are making that choice. Your options depend on...reactionscomments