What Is Fatty Liver Disease?The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It is roughly the size of a football and weighs...reactions4comments
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
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
Spotlight: Hepatitis C Symptoms, Side Effects, and Long-Term ImpactsMyth: "Hepatitis C only impacts the liver." Fact: Hepatitis C can impact the whole body.Millions of Americans have been diagnosed with hepatitis...reactions10comments
So, How'd You Get It?"So, how'd you get it?" It’s ALWAYS the first question. It doesn’t seem to matter where I am or who I am...reactions4comments
Autoimmune Diseases Connected to Hepatitis CThere are a variety of autoimmune diseases associated with hepatitis C. Autoimmune diseases are where a person’s own immune antibodies attack the...reactions3comments
How Does Eating Healthy With A Hepatitis C Diet Help?Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. When hepatitis C becomes chronic (long-lasting), the virus causes inflammation, which can result in scarring and...reactions1comment
New Versus Old Treatments for Hepatitis CHepatitis C (HCV) treatment has come a long way. Before the 1990s, there were no treatment options. The first wave of drugs...reactions9comments
Building Your Hepatitis C Healthcare TeamOne of the most proactive steps you can take is to build your healthcare team for hepatitis C and liver disease. You...reactions4comments
Liver Cancer (HC): Risk Factors and SymptomsThis article is not intended to give or replace medical advice from a qualified health practitioner and is to be used for...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C and Feeling BlueHepatitis C patients can deal with depression and anxiety, especially when recently diagnosed, dealing with preparing for treatment, or going through treatment...reactions7comments
Harvoni for Hepatitis C: Side Effects, Patient Stories, and MoreHarvoni is 1 type of combination, direct-acting antiviral medicine used to treat hepatitis C. Harvoni may be used to treat hepatitis C...reactions2comments
How to Use Financial Assistance Programs to Pay for TreatmentIndividuals with hepatitis C know all too well the financial burden of the condition. New treatment options, including direct-acting antiviral medications, have...reactionscomments
Best Foods for a Liver Healthy BreakfastOne of the biggest questions I am asked is, “What should I eat with hepatitis C?” While we can't control a lot...reactionscomments
Finding Relief from Hep C FatigueThe fatigue and exhaustion hepatitis C can cause are no joke. These symptoms are reported by people in all stages of the...reactions6comments
Finding Support and Strength in Shared ExperiencesIt may appear to be a cliché to some when we say “you are not alone” in the context of dealing with...reactionscomments
The Power of Community Support SystemsIn dealing with chronic illness and treatment, to include all the various steps along the way, it can be more difficult when...reactionscomments
What to Know About Hepatitis C ReinfectionInfection from the hepatitis C virus (HCV) leads to chronic hepatitis C in over 50 percent of cases. This happens when the...reactions3comments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic IllnessParenting can be incredibly rewarding. However, parenting is hard. Both parents and children are human, and there is no guidebook to raising...reactionscomments
Pruritus: Severe Itching From Hepatitis CPruritus is a term for severe itching of the skin. It has many causes and hepatitis C is one of those causes...reactions1comment
