Questions about Liver Damage with Hepatitis CA common concern for all hepatitis C patients is liver damage. Understanding the difference between fibrosis and cirrhosis helps you to understand...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, and Portal HypertensionHepatitis C can often lead to a domino effect of complications. For example, left untreated, hepatitis C can lead to cirrhosis (severe...reactionscomments
False Positives and Hepatitis C Testing: What You Should KnowIf your doctor suggests that you be tested for hepatitis C, there are several steps that you must take before you know...reactionscomments
Treatment Restrictions: The Dangers of Mandating AbstinenceIf we are committed to seeing the elimination of hep C as a global pandemic, we need to remove all barriers to...reactions5comments
How Hepatitis C Affects the BrainHepatitis C is a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver. In addition to damaging the liver, research also shows...reactions8comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
Common Poop Problems with Hep CSince the liver is part of the gastro system, you may expect to have poop problems with hepatitis C. We can tell...reactionscomments
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
Nodules: What Are They?Back in 2010 when I was diagnosed with stage 4 cirrhosis, it was explained that I needed to undergo more testing and...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C Risks: Are We Forgetting About Teens?The number of teenagers and young adults with hepatitis C has gone up in recent years. So, doctors are looking for ways...reactionscomments
The Importance of Vaccines with Hepatitis CA proactive step towards taking care of your liver is to guard against other conditions and disease. Fighting hepatitis C is already...reactionscomments
Dental Health and Hepatitis CBack in early 2010 when I was diagnosed with end stage liver disease, I began noticing deeply bothering changes to my personal...reactions6comments
Vitamins and Supplements During TreatmentWe are all at different stages with our liver disease, and have different needs. If you want to know about taking vitamins and...reactionscomments
Thrombocytopenia and Hepatitis CThrombocytopenia is a blood disorder condition with a deficiency of platelets called thrombocytes, which increase the risk of bleeding. Platelets help your...reactionscomments
Tips to Help with Treatment LengthStandard hepatitis C treatment length is 12 weeks. Depending on the treatment and certain conditions, some treatments can be completed in 8...reactionscomments
Bloating from an Enlarged SpleenThe spleen is a purple colored organ that sits on your left side, under the rib cage. It’s usually about 4 to...reactions4comments
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
Symptoms of Hepatitis CHepatitis C is often referred to as HCV (hepatitis C virus) or hep C, and is a viral infection that attacks the...reactions2comments
Asking Your Doctor About Vitamins Most of the time, people start taking vitamins and supplements without asking the doctor. Maybe it’s to prevent illness or disease. For...reactionscomments
A Brighter Future in the Treatment of Hepatitis CWe have come a long way in terms of treatments for hep C. It was late 2011 when I started Interferon and Ribavirin. I...reactionscomments
