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While a large number of people who are diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C (HCV) experience little to no symptoms and are asymptomatic throughout the disease’s progression, others indicate that they’ve...

Studies have shown that approximately one-third to one-half of all people who have chronic hepatitis C (HCV) experience neuropsychiatric symptoms, commonly referred to as brain fog. These studies indicate that...

Pruritus is a term for severe itching of the skin. It has many causes and hepatitis C is one of those causes in approximately 20% of patients with late-stage disease...

Note: Consult with your doctor, and a lawyer before you accidentally commit a felony. I keep seeing blogs and comments in forums explaining anecdotally how they did it and why...

This is part 2 in our series about Extrahepatic Manifestations of hepatitis C. Visit part 1. There are a number of dermatologic problems that can be caused by hepatitis C...

The Social Security Administration is a branch of the United States federal government that provides disability benefits to individuals who cannot work due to long-term disability. The benefits are paid through...

This is part 1 in our series about Extrahepatic Manifestations of hepatitis C. Read more in part 2. Patients with hepatitis C virus often have what is called extrahepatic manifestations of...

This is part 3 in our series about the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and pregnancy. Visit part 1 and part 2. Currently, there’s very little data on hepatitis C infections...

Cirrhosis is a disease of the liver that occurs when inflammation, cell degeneration, and thickened fibrous bands of tissue form in the liver. Hepatitis C is a liver disease that...

Finding a healthy source of protein can be tough when you have liver disease. Too much ammonia can create problems for your brain. Too little and your body can’t perform...

I have written about the benefits of a low sodium diet. Now I am going to offer you my fast tips for shopping and eating the low salt way. There...

If you have tested positive for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and become pregnant, a comprehensive assessment will be administered by your physician that looks at your overall health, the...

If you have been diagnosed with Hepatitis C and already have some liver damage, your doctor may restrict your sodium to 2,000 mg or less per day. It can be...

Most people have heard of hepatitis, B, and C, but the differences between types can be confusing. Several of our community members have asked us to explain, so here is...

Observing treatment status among hepatitis C patients surveyed, 45% had been previously treated but were unsuccessful, 41% had never been treated for their hepatitis C and only 14% were currently...

Needle exchange is a controversial program in which new syringes and other sterile paraphernalia are traded for used injection materials. It is part of the larger philosophy of harm reduction...

When we pick up our prescriptions from the pharmacy, most of us do not think about where these drugs come from. Yet every pill or medical intervention – from cold...

Hepatitis C (HCV) is one of the more serious viral infections that attacks and can damage the liver. Naturally, then, when you or someone you care about contracts HCV, you’ll...

Cryoglobulinemia is a serious blood disease that has been linked to hepatitis C infection. According to the NIH, hep C is “recognized as the major cause of mixed cryoglobulinemia”. The...

Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT), is a skin manifestation of liver disease. It's highly exacerbated by exposure of the skin to the sun. Normally, blisters appear on sun-exposed skin, but in...