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...With so many websites and blogs available these days, it’s no wonder you’ve likely heard tons of facts and “facts” about hepatitis C (HCV). Add in the “click bait” articles...

...By now, you have probably learned that hepatitis C is usually treated by a gastroenterologist. That is because your liver is part of your gastrointestinal system. It regulates the way...

...The liver is an incredibly vital organ - so much so that the body cannot survive without it. Two of its primary functions are to work with your blood to...

...Believe me, I understand that feeling. It is more than just dry skin. It is an itching sensation that can drive you a little bit batty at times. One of...

...If you have hepatitis c and decide on treatment, there are a lot of things to be considered. One of the areas that is tricky is the decision to work...

...You are lying in bed, sleeping like a log and then you feel the jolt start in your toe. It feels like a vise is gripping and then twisting your...

...Apoptosis. That's the medical term. More commonly, it is known as cellular suicide. It's the process or mechanism by which liver cells, or hepatocytes, meet their end. The death of...

...Some of the side effects of Hepatitis C cannot be seen from the outside. Bruising is a symptom that might be a clue that your body is fighting hepatitis C. Bruising is...

...Daryl's great article on disclosing your status inspired me to write about this topic. Anytime I've ever told anyone I had hepatitis C, I get that look. You know the...

...More than two decades ago, a young man came home from a night of hard drinking and took the drug, acetaminophen, for his hangover. The next day, he was in...

...NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. #GivingTuesday Contest (the “Promotion”) begins at 07:30:00 AM Eastern Time (“ET”)...

...Testing for Fibrosis and Cirrhosis The gold standard for diagnosis is a liver biopsy. This procedure takes place in the hospital. While you are under a local anesthetic, a physician uses a...

...It is with caution that I am writing this, and it is because I never want to alarm people who are considering treatment, in treatment, or those who have recently...

...In dealing with chronic illness and treatment, to include all the various steps along the way, it can be more difficult when we are alone or feel alone. One thing...

...It is estimated that in the United States there are approximately 4.5 million people antibody positive for hepatitis C. The natural history of hepatitis C is difficult to characterize. There...