Anonymous Quiz: Hepatitis C Symptoms and ExperiencesIf you have been diagnosed with hepatitis C, you may have questions about managing your symptoms or getting treatment. You may also be wondering, “Are these symptoms normal?” If you...
What Is the Difference Between Acute and Chronic Hepatitis C?Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections can be grouped into 2 main types. These are acute (short-term) HCV and chronic (long-term) infection. Acute HCV refers to the first 6 months of...
How Does a Healthy Diet Help Fight Hepatitis CHepatitis means inflammation of the liver. When hepatitis C becomes chronic (long-lasting), the virus causes inflammation, which can result in scarring and even liver damage. Hepatitis C also increases the...
Milk Thistle: A Cure for Hep C?Milk thistle is commonly touted as a cure for hep C. When sifting through information on hep C, it doesn’t take long to find positive claims surrounding milk thistle and...
Birth Control with Hepatitis CMaking a birth control plan is always a very personal decision. Hep C adds some additional factors to think about when you are making that choice. Your options depend on...
What is Hepatic Encephalopathy?What is hepatic encephalopathy? For me, it’s one of the most cruel parts of advanced liver disease. In fact, a patient like me may not even know they are in...
Understanding Tests for Hepatitis CThere are a variety of tests done for hepatitis C, including antibody testing, PCR testing...
Stomach Issues with Hepatitis CFrom the very start, before being diagnosed with hepatitis C, I was having all sorts of abdominal stomach issues. First I was diagnosed with a gallbladder that needed to be...
Should You Take a B12 Supplement? It's likely you've heard of vitamin B12's many benefits. We hear claims that it improves memory, provides a burst of energy, and improves mood. In addition, B12 is also touted...
