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 not show symptoms until severe liver damage. If...reactions4comments
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 or my menstruation problems to liver problems. After...reactionscomments
When Can I Expect to Feel Normal Again?Coming off treatment for hepatitis C can give a feeling of relief; Many feel ready to be done with hep C. I know as soon as I left my clinical trial...reactions2comments
Hepatitis C Transmission Risk Factors and PreventionHepatitis C can be contracted in many ways. A proactive step is to get tested for hepatitis C, regardless of if you have any risk factors. Learn the risk factors...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 virus avoids the immune system and persists in...reactions3comments
Differences and Disparities in Hepatitis C Rates in the United States: Race, Gender, and GeographyThe hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major concern, especially among certain populations. The number of American adults with HCV infections exceeds 2 million. In recent years, HCV has been...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C and Type 2 DiabetesHepatitis C not only affects the liver but can interfere and affect other parts of the body. A common extrahepatic condition associated with hepatitis C is type 2 diabetes. The...reactionscomments
Late Warning Signs of Hepatitis CThe late warning signs of hepatitis C are different for everyone. In talking with other patients over the years, I've noticed some trends. For example, some people are very aware...reactionscomments
Liver Transplants for Hepatitis C: Who Needs Them, Who Gets Them, and Who Survives?A liver transplant is a surgery to replace a liver that is no longer working with one that does. Chronic hepatitis C is the most common reason for a liver...reactionscomments
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 weeks after exposure, and is like a flare...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 to discuss transmission hepatitis C without looking at...reactionscomments
Music and Hep C: My Journey to Getting CuredWhen I am out and about in my day, I like to crank my radio up and get inspired by music. Depending on my mood, I love Jazz, Classic Rock...reactionscomments
Important Factors Before Hepatitis C TreatmentTo determine which hepatitis C treatment is best suited for each patient depends on a variety of factors. These factors include the patient’s genotype, liver condition, and medical history. Testing...reactionscomments
The Dangers of Untreated Hepatitis CHepatitis C is known as the silent killer because its symptoms generally do not show up for years until liver damage is already present. The hepatitis C virus attacks your...reactions4comments
A TIPS Procedure for Hepatitis C A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, also known as a TIPS shunt, can help hepatitis C patients who have severe liver disease. One of my friends had one for several years...reactions1comment
Time is on Our Side: Is Hepatitis C Dangerous?"Time is on our side": One version of an old saying that can apply to hep C, but not always. Not so many years ago, it was not uncommon for...reactionscomments
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 body and new life one step at a...reactionscomments
The Most Common Symptom of Hepatitis C: FatigueThe most common symptom throughout hepatitis C is fatigue. It is the first symptom to show up and the last to leave. For many, symptoms may not manifest for years...reactionscomments
Treating Skin Symptoms of Hepatitis CWhen you are treating skin symptoms of hepatitis C, keep in mind that most will probably improve after getting cured. Even though HCV may be asymptomatic, skin problems may be...reactionscomments
Liver Biopsies: What to ExpectIn this article, HepatitisC.net advocate Daniel Winterbottom shares his experiences with liver biopsies for hepatitis C, and what you can expect. My first liver biopsy took place in 2008 as...reactionscomments
