Hepatitis C Treatment: Questions and ConcernsMost hepatitis C patients have concerns about their condition and treatment. These are some of the top concerns and questions the majority...reactionscomments
What Is Q80k Polymorphism?A great deal of research has been done on the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Researchers now understand many things about the virus...reactions3comments
What Are The Symptoms of Hep C?One of the challenging features of hepatitis C is that many of those who have hep C are not aware that they...reactionscomments
Itchy Skin and Liver Disease ProgressionChronic, uncontrollable, itchy skin can change your quality of life. It can prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep and ruin...reactionscomments
What Is Cirrhosis?Cirrhosis is the permanent scarring of the liver. It can be life-threatening. There are several causes of cirrhosis. However, one major cause...reactionscomments
Complications of Hepatitis COver time, the hepatitis C virus (HCV) can cause many different health issues. More than half of all people with HCV will...reactionscomments
What is Hepatic Encephalopathy?What is hepatic encephalopathy? For me, it’s one of the most cruel parts of advanced liver disease. In fact, a patient like...reactionscomments
Should I Be Tested for Cirrhosis?The liver is different from many other organs because it can repair itself. When the liver is damaged, its cells can regrow...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C Rates in Imprisoned PersonsHepatitis C virus (HCV) causes liver damage. It spreads through infected blood and is sometimes called a “silent” infection. That is because...reactionscomments
The Swollen Belly: AscitesAs hepatitis C virus (HCV) progresses, the risk for ascites increases. Ascites (pronounced “uh-sight-ease”) is the buildup of fluid in the belly...reactionscomments
Liver ImagingImaging, or taking pictures of the inside of the body, is a part of treating and monitoring the hepatitis C virus (HCV)...reactionscomments
Liver BiopsyChronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) can damage the liver. This damage leads to other health issues. There are invasive and non-invasive tests...reactions1comment
Diagnosis of Hepatitis CDiagnosing the hepatitis C virus (HCV) can be challenging. Some people may have symptoms when they are first exposed. However, most will...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
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
Basic Facts About the LiverThe hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects the liver and causes damage. Over time, this damage can lead to scarring of the liver...reactionscomments
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
Liver Cancer and Hepatitis CLiver cancer is a risk for the more than 3 million people in the United States who have chronic hepatitis C. Research...reactionscomments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Antibodies and Hep CAs a person with hepatitis C lived experience, I have always believed that I would test positive for antibodies even though I...reactions2comments
