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Many people do not know what the pancreas does. This is both because it is a 6-10 inch fish-shaped gland buried deep inside the abdomen between the stomach and the...

If you believe you may have been exposed to hepatitis C, you will want to be tested. This initial hepatitis C test can occur at most doctors’ offices, as well...

In case you haven’t noticed, sleep can be hard to come by when you’re dealing with the hepatitis C virus. In fact, if you have any liver disease at all...

Hepatitis C is transmitted when virus positive blood is exposed to another person and enters their bloodstream. When you see someone’s blood, take a moment to assess the severity of...

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that shows up on the skin. The disease essentially speeds up the skin cells’ growth cycle and creates patchy red scales and skin on the...

A diagnosis of hepatitis C (hep C) brings about many thoughts. These can range from trying to pin-point the point of exposure and trying to figure out who you might...

The liver's primary purpose is to clean the blood. Blood needs to be cleaned both because the body naturally produces some toxins and because some of the food consumed has...

Though the statistics vary somewhat from state to state, nationwide about 65% of all disability claims are denied on the first application. Luckily, receiving a denial does not mean that...

There are lots of plusses to drinking water with hepatitis C. This is especially true while you’re on medication. In fact, during hep C treatment, you should consume more water...

This article tackles the question, "how does hepatitis C affect the kidneys?" by providing an explanation of the kidneys and their basic functions, then discussing their side effects from the...

May is Hepatitis Awareness month, and May 19 is World Hepatitis Day. There are still so many people who do not understand what Hepatitis C is, how it can impact...

Hepatitis C is often associated with liver damage, or abdominal pain due to liver damage. Although these are common symptoms, there are some other symptoms that may also be indicative...

A Baby Boomer is someone who was born between 1945-1965. This generation often mistakenly assumes that diseases, such as any form of hepatitis, to be considered sexually transmitted and thus...

In my writing I often draw on personal and lived experience in my own journey with hepatitis c to craft my stories. In this piece I want to talk about...

After the long, confusing process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is understandably very frustrating to receive a denial. While the Social Security Administration (SSA) has no official...

I tried ignoring those needle-like stings and aching bones. It’s hard for me to admit that neuropathy from hepatitis C treatment is a part of my life. Just like many...

With hepatitis C and liver disease, a good diet can make a heap of difference. Who can really eat perfectly all the time? I’m snacking on chips while writing this...

Pharmaceutical companies exist in order to create new or better drugs for current medical problems. They spend billions of dollars finding new or better drugs; in doing so, they have...

Drinking with hepatitis C is like throwing fuel on a flame. This may not be a popular opinion. Some of you might even think that it’s too restrictive. I can...

Many people ask us about hepatitis C testing, antibodies, and false positives. Here are answers to some of the most common (and most confusing!) questions about hep C tests. When...