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Liver failure
Itchy
Easily tired
Fatigued
Upper right abdominal pain
Bloating
My liver is losing its function
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What is Hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C is a viral infection that can cause liver inflammation. It can lead to serious liver damage. It spreads from person to person through contact with infected blood, sharing infected needles, using infected needles while tattooing, and blood transfusions using infected blood. Sexual transmission is rare and more common with men who have sex with men.
Typical Symptoms of Hepatitis C
- Itchy skin
- Yellowish eyes or skin
- Pain in the upper right abdomen
- Palm redness
- Fluid retention in my abdomen
- Swelling in any body part
- Nausea or vomiting
- Problems with liver function on the latest blood test
Diagnostic Questions for Hepatitis C
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have itchy skin?
- Have you noticed any yellowing of your eyes or skin?
- Do you feel pain in your upper right abdomen?
- Do your palms appear red?
- Have you been diagnosed with ascites?
Treatment of Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C can be treated with antiviral medications. In cases of significant liver damage, a liver transplant may be required. There is no vaccine available against Hepatitis C.
Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
Content updated on Mar 31, 2024
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