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 scarring of the liver). Patients with cirrhosis are... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 with certainty whether or not you actually have... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 access to treatment. Although some jurisdictions have relaxed... By Daryl Luster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 that hepatitis C can cause other symptoms. Some... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
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 out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 when something doesn’t feel right, and it’s important... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 in The Journal of Infectious Diseases. Specifically, this... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 biopsies for some “nodules” found on my liver... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 to deal with this issue. Most of the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 hard work for your body’s immune system and... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 health. Not only was I fighting hepatitis C... By Kimberly Nash2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
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 supplements during treatment, please use this as a... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 blood clot. Thrombocytopenia happens when the bone marrow... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 weeks. Some treatments - depending on the patient’s... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 8 inches long and is shaped like a... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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 of patients ask their physicians about treatment. To... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 liver. If the viral infection is not eliminated... By Connie Welch2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 example, if you’re not getting enough minerals and... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 took Ribavirin twice a day (I don’t recall... By Kimberly Nash3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Signs of Low Platelets, aka ThrombocytopeniaWho even talks about platelets? People with hep C do, that’s who. When you are wondering about the signs of low platelets, or thrombocytopenia, this will help. Low platelets are... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments