How does gender/gender identity relate to HCV?The main form of transmission for hepatitis C is IV drug use. Males are statistically more likely to begin to self-medicate and...reactionscomments
Myths about HCV from Around the World Pt 1Although there are rare cases in which a person can become exposed to hepatitis C during sexual intercourse, the most common transmission...reactionscomments
Side Effects from Direct-Acting Antivirals: Hep C ManagementThere is a small list of the most common side effects of the new hepatitis C treatments, known as direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). Advances...reactionscomments
Blood Donation and Hepatitis CIf you currently have hepatitis C, you are not permitted to donate blood. This is because the hepatitis C virus is transmitted...reactionscomments
Explaining HCV Treatment to Romantic PartnersSome people prefer to keep their medical decisions private, while others prefer to share information with many. When it comes to the...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C Transmission & Babies: Pregnancy & RisksIf you are in your childbearing years and have hepatitis C, this information can help you. There is a growing number in...reactionscomments
Why Am I Yellow With Hepatitis C: Jaundice of the SkinPerhaps you looked in the mirror and didn’t see rosy cheeks, but a mustard color instead. Maybe you looked at your hands...reactionscomments
What Vitamins Are Safe with Hepatitis CIf you have the hepatitis C virus, it is important to know what vitamins are safe. Eating enough healthy foods to nourish...reactions1comment
Hepatitis C and the ImmunosuppressedWhen a person is called “immunosuppressed,” it means that some or all of the person’s immune system is not working at all...reactionscomments
Ascites from Hep C: Managing Stomach Swelling & TreatmentOnce the belly swells out and you look like you’re pregnant, you have probably figured out that it’s ascites. I remember the first...reactionscomments
Can I Apply For Disability If I Have Hepatitis C?Disability is short for disability insurance, a program in the United States that every working citizen pays into with each paycheck. This...reactionscomments
Emotional Weight from Hepatitis C: Feeling like a BurdenThis blog is for those of us who carry emotional weight or feel like a burden when they’re sick with hepatitis C. Let...reactions5comments
Low Fat Diet for Liver Health for Hepatitis C PatientsThis article presents an overview of what the liver does and how hepatitis C can impact its function. Read on to learn...reactionscomments
I Don’t Feel Like It with Hep CThere are times when you just don’t feel like doing something. It may be something important or something small. When you’re not...reactions4comments
Beginner’s Guide to Hepatitis CSo you've come here to learn about the hepatitis C virus. I'll bet you've found that this can lead to that, and...reactionscomments
Living with Hepatitis C: Managing AscitesAscites is the accumulation of fluid within the abdominal or peritoneal cavity. The fluid is typically serous fluid, which looks clear or...reactionscomments
Foods Good for Hepatitis CWe need good foods to help us when we have hepatitis C. The virus attacks our liver, so it makes sense to...reactions2comments
Hep C Relapse vs ReinfectionThere is actually no clear definitions of each that are standard across all researchers and medical personnel. This can be very confusing...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C Occult InfectionOccult hepatitis C virus infections (OCI) exist when there is a presence of the hepatitis C (HCV) RNA found in liver and...reactionscomments
The Approval of the Drug Epclusa for TreatmentDrug approval for medications to treat or cure hepatitis C are the same as for any other medications; years or sometimes decades...reactionscomments
