Clinical

Who 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...

Understanding hepatitis C tests are part of being proactive as a patient. Knowledge helps patients have less confusion and anxiety concerning their test results and what they mean. Here are...

When you’re looking for a treatment and cure for dry eyes, it's a little scary. First, HCV can affect so much more than just your liver. If you have it...

The term 'hepatitis' means inflammation or infection of the liver. Hepatitis can be triggered by chemicals, drugs, or viruses. Liver damage can also be a result of heavy alcohol use...

The goal for every hepatitis C patient is to be cured and to get their life back. Every patient’s treatment and recovery experience is a bit different, and in this...

Are you looking for the top 5 reasons to get cured of hepatitis C? Living with hep C puts you at risk for many other diseases, and untreated, it can...

When diagnosed with hepatitis C, there are many tests to help determine genotype (virus strain), viral load count, and additional tests for liver functioning. Your physician may also order a...

At HepatitisC.net, one of the most common questions we receive is, "What are the differences between hepatitis A, B, and C?". While it's easy to confuse them, there are many...

Follow-up care after successful hepatitis C treatment is proactive. Patients need to be evaluated for other liver disease conditions and extrahepatic conditions. Once you have completed treatment for hepatitis C...

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Hepatitis B (HBV) or Hepatitis C (HCV), may have heard the phrase “co-infection”. It may be confusing, because your blood...

After getting the diagnosis, it seems like a lot of people ask the same questions. Some want to know the long term effects of the virus. Others already have liver...

There are many extrahepatic conditions associated with hepatitis C. Often, patients and family are not aware of related conditions. Many hepatitis C patients will experience extrahepatic manifestations (conditions outside of...

Today's hepatitis C treatments are very different than treatments from decades before. As many people have heard, older treatments had many harsh side effects and required months of pills. Fortunately...

If you have the hepatitis C virus (HCV), you may have questions about safely consuming alcohol. There are many things to consider when discussing safe alcohol consumption. Generally, research shows...

Both women and men have concerns regarding hepatitis C and being able to have children and have a healthy pregnancy. Here are common questions and concerns about hepatitis C and...

"I’M CURED! WHY DO I STILL FEEL LOUSY?" I have been a hepatitis C advocate for 20+ years. I have heard every question that crosses the minds of patients. The...

The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It is roughly the size of a football and weighs about 3 pounds. The liver acts as a...

I found the best way to help with the duration of treatment for hepatitis C is to keep focused on target goals, which I call treatment for the treatment. "Treatment...

Every parent worries about the safety and well-being of their child, especially when it comes to getting sick. No parent wants to see their child feeling bad, and will do...

Diagnoses can come in many forms and take on various weights. For example, a diagnosis for the common cold may be a little annoying and require some changes for a...