Who Gets Diagnosed with Hepatitis C?Millennials are the most likely subgroup of the population to get the hepatitis C virus (HCV) according to a 2019 study published...reactions1comment
Milk Thistle: A Cure for Hep C?Milk thistle is commonly touted as a cure for hep C. When sifting through information on hep C, it doesn’t take long...reactionscomments
Does Hepatitis C Affect Men and Women Differently?Hepatitis C affects more than 170 million people worldwide. Hepatitis C is known as the silent disease due to liver damage that...reactionscomments
Living Donor Liver Transplants for Hepatitis C PatientsYour liver is an essential, life-sustaining organ. If your liver is damaged or diseased, this can cause compromised liver function and liver...reactionscomments
What To Know About Hepatitis C and Injection Drug UseResearch shows that many people with hepatitis C are Baby Boomers (born between 1945 and 1965). There are many ways to contract...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C and HIV Co-InfectionHepatitis C virus (HCV) can occur alongside many other conditions. One of these is the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). About 20 percent...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C and Cardiovascular DiseaseThe hepatitis C virus can cause a firestorm of extrahepatic conditions such as insulin resistance, diabetes, hepatic steatosis, cryoglobulinemia, and endotoxemia -...reactions1comment
Extrahepatic Conditions Related to Hepatitis CExtrahepatic conditions refer to conditions associated with hepatitis C which affect parts of the body outside the liver. Extrahepatic conditions are common...reactions6comments
What Are the Early Warning Signs of Hepatitis C?You may be one of the few people who get early warning signs of hepatitis C. It starts within the first few...reactionscomments
Injection Drug Use and HCV: Creating a Safe Community in Online ForumsExamining the intersection of hepatitis C and drug use and how our online communities can best support them It is almost impossible...reactionscomments
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
What To Know About Baby Boomers and Hepatitis CHepatitis C virus (HCV) infection causes acute hepatitis C, which may progress to chronic hepatitis C. Many people with hepatitis C do...reactions4comments
What Happens After Hepatitis C Treatment?Recovery after hepatitis C treatment is what I consider the third phase of treatment. Recovery is all about repairing and rebuilding your...reactionscomments
What Is the Difference Between Acute and Chronic Hepatitis C?Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections can be grouped into 2 main types. These are acute (short-term) HCV and chronic (long-term) infection. Acute...reactionscomments
Understanding Your Test Results: Complete Blood CountIf you have been diagnosed with hepatitis C or another medical condition, your doctor may want to perform regular blood tests to monitor...reactionscomments
5 Other Reasons to Get CuredMany people with the hepatitis C virus (HCV or "hep C") think that the main reason to get cured is to clear...reactionscomments
Can Hep C Mess Up Your Periods?I wish more women knew how hep C can mess up their periods. Not once did anyone ever link my low estrogen...reactionscomments
Signs You Have Hepatic EncephalopathyWhen we are having trouble thinking clearly with hepatitis C, it might be time to look for signs you have hepatic encephalopathy...reactions12comments
The Swollen Belly: AscitesWhen fluid accumulates in the belly area, this is known as ascites. Common in people with cirrhosis— a chronic liver disease— ascites...reactionscomments
Why Liver Detoxes May Not Be The AnswerThe term detox is casually thrown into the health and medical sphere these days. In the causal sense, detoxification means getting rid...reactionscomments
