Your Questions About Hepatitis C. Answered.

Millions of Americans have hepatitis C without even knowing it. Many people with hep C do not show symptoms, so the virus goes undetected for years.

Symptoms of hep C can affect the entire body. Without treatment, hepatitis C can cause long-term liver damage as well as other health problems.

Why don’t some people know that they have hepatitis C?

Early hep C symptoms are often mild or nonexistent. Some people think they just have the flu. Others have been living with hepatitis C for many years before they are finally diagnosed. Getting tested is the only way to know if you have hep C.

What are common symptoms and how do they affect the body?

Hepatitis C carries a wide variety of symptoms, including fatigue, weight loss, yellowing of the skin, stomach pain, nausea, and swelling of the legs or ankles.

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