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Hepatitis C is a viral infection that attacks the liver, causing inflammation and eventual liver damage. Unfortunately, it is an asymptomatic disease - meaning a patient will not usually experience symptoms. This is extremely unfortunate as in many cases an individual doesn't realize s/he is infected until serious liver damage has occurred. It can take decades for damage to show up in tests for liver function.
Hepatitis C is considered the most serious of the Hepatitis viral strains. It is only passed via blood, and is most commonly contracted by infected needles used and/or shared in illegal IV drug use.
Hepatitis is considered asymptomatic in its earliest stages. However, by the time years have passed and enough damage has been done to the liver, flu-like symptoms can emerge. Individuals who are at risk for Hepatitis C should be tested regularly. Otherwise, the following symptoms should prompt an immediate visit to a health care professional. Symptoms include:
*the liver is housed behind the stomach, predominantly in the upper right of the abdominal cavity, under the diaphragm. It is protected by the rib cage.
Blood tests are used to screen for the Hepatitis C virus. If test results are positive, a doctor will most likely order a liver biopsy (a small sample of liver tissue that is tested in a lab) to assess the level of liver damage that has occurred.
The majority of patients diagnosed with Hepatitis C have contracted the disease via infected needles, however, there are others who are at risk if they are not able to take precautions:
It is important to note that all donated blood from 1992 to present has been tested for the Hepatitis C virus. Recent blood transplant recipients have zero risk for contracting the disease.
Because the disease manifests over a long period of time, liver damage can be extensive by the time it is diagnosed. Complications can include the following:
The good news is that Hepatitis C can be successfully treated as long as it is caught before serious liver damage has occurred. Current methods of treatment include:
Anyone who feels s/he is at risk for Hepatitis C should schedule a blood test as soon as possible. Early detection can be instrumental towards insuring a healthy and successful recovery.
Our job at Patients Medical is to listen, to connect the dots between a patient's medical history, symptoms, and their underlying causes. Patients Medical is a superb place for women and men to secure integrative and holistic health care from providers who give personalized care, partner with the patient to focus on the root cause of their illness, support their recovery, and help them maintain good health.
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