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Now that you’ve finally finished treatment for hep C, here are 5 things to ask your doctor after you’ve been cured. Yes, it’s a real relief to know it’s over...

You’ve cut yourself, and now you’re bleeding. All you can think about is the worries and scares of having hep C and “tainted” blood. We have all done it, cut...

Many individuals with hepatitis C experience a variety of comorbid conditions, including high blood pressure and portal hypertension. Comorbid conditions are conditions that are occurring at the same time as...

When your liver is inflamed or injured due to hepatitis C, it can create arthritis and joint pain. Talk to your doctor about the cause of joint pain, and to...

Well, here we go again, with some new health issues. Are my health issues related to my hep C? I am not sure, to be honest, but it feels that...

While hepatitis C virus (HCV) is known as a condition that affects the liver, HCV can have long-term effects on the whole body the whole body. The liver is an...

After my diagnosis of liver cancer, I had to find out what options for treatment were available. Once the MRI told the tumor board that this was definitely malignant, things...

When facing down their dragon (a term among people in the hep C community use to describe the condition), it’s important to find good allies. A support network is huge...

When fluid accumulates in the belly area, this is known as ascites. Common in people with cirrhosis— a chronic liver disease— ascites may also occur in people with conditions such...

Have you gone through hepatitis C treatment and recovery, and wondered "Is my hepatitis C really gone?"In my experience, this is a very common reaction by patients who have battled...

Veterans are considered a high-risk group for having hepatitis C. There are various reasons why veterans may be at an increased risk of having the virus, and different ways individuals...

As if having hepatitis C wasn’t enough of a burden, many of us have other health conditions that can make it even worse. Some of the symptoms may be a...

Hep C treatment recovery is a bit different for every patient. The patient's liver condition, medical conditions, medications, and other factors play a part in the recovery process. The goal...

As part of your treatment plan, your liver doctor may schedule various liver scans. Once you are diagnosed with hep C, there may be many scans ordered. This can be...

The doctor-patient relationship is based on mutual respect. When you disagree with the doctor, you can voice your concerns in a respectful way. Start off by writing the concern down...

Cirrhosis is a serious liver disease that impairs the liver’s ability to function and can be life-threatening. Because the two most common causes of cirrhosis are alcohol abuse and viral...

I often get asked why I spend so much time around those with hep C when I no longer have it. They proceed to say to me “Once I am...

Hepatitis C affects more than just the liver- it can affect many parts of the body, and mental wellbeing. Although newer treatments can be highly effective, many patients face hurdles...

Stress is not good for any of us, it can lead to serious health issues and depression. Stress is the body's reaction to a situation that seems harmful. When we get...

After hepatitis C treatment is completed, naturally, patients want to resume normal energy and activity. However, hepatitis C treatment side effects can often linger into recovery, making patients question if...