Clinical

When I was hospitalized with liver failure, my doctor prescribed a liquid drug called Lactulose. Because of hepatic encephalopathy, I didn’t even know I was sick with Hep C. My...

Many people have stopped going to the doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is concern that some are ignoring signs of co-morbid conditions of hepatitis C. Staying in touch with...

Extrahepatic conditions refer to conditions associated with hepatitis C which affect parts of the body outside the liver. Extrahepatic conditions are common especially if patients have had chronic active hepatitis...

My first supplement review can be found here. The idea of taking milk thistle seems a good idea to many persons with hepatitis C, but are the claims of these...

When you have a liver disease, the prospect of taking a liver detox supplement can be enticing. One or two pills a day and the liver will become healthier, right?...

There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...

Not long ago (for me, in 2005), we did not have the amazing, new treatments available to cure hepatitis C. In fact, there was only one drug and it was...

The hepatitis C virus can cause a firestorm of extrahepatic conditions such as insulin resistance, diabetes, hepatic steatosis, cryoglobulinemia, and endotoxemia - which are associated with the development of atherosclerosis...

A conference I attended recently on novel technologies for testing of hep C, HIV, and other blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections, was an eye-opener, looking at new and not-so-new approaches...

As a person with hepatitis C lived experience, I have always believed that I would test positive for antibodies even though I had been cured. I also knew that they...

After being diagnosed with hepatitis C, patients may delay hepatitis C treatment for various reasons. Some of these reasons include: No matter what the reason, treatment delay is dangerous. Hepatitis...

Recently, I was contacted about the symptoms of hepatitis C; The person asked if any of these symptoms can be treated. First, I want to share a few symptoms that...

Be proactive in gaining the knowledge you and your caregiver need to help you with hepatitis C and liver disease. Here's my advice for preparing for an appointment with your...

Hepatitis C is a virus that attacks the liver causing inflammation and damages liver tissue. Hepatitis C can also cause extrahepatic conditions to occur in the body outside of the...

If you have hepatitis C, your immune system may be compromised with fighting the hepatitis C virus. Getting sick can further complicate your liver condition and put you at risk...

Testing for co-infections like hepatitis B is important when considering treatment for hepatitis C. The hepatitis B virus can either be chronic or resolved. The CDC states, “For some people...

Hepatitis C is from a virus that causes infection and liver damage. Hep C is classified by the virus’s genetic makeup of single-strand RNA. The RNA is made up of...

Understanding the different types of viral hepatitis and the effects on the liver can help the patient be proactive in prevention, taking care of themselves, and treatment. The word hepatitis...

Some of you may be cared for by a hematologist who practices at a transplant center. I was wayyyy end stage liver cirrhosis during hepatitis treatment. They wanted me to...

The newest class of hepatitis C drugs, direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), have changed the way the virus is treated. However, we don’t have much information on their long-term effects. While many...