Hepatitis C Quiz
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Itch is mild
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
Hepatitis C is a serious liver inflammation caused by hepatitis C virus infection. It spreads from person to person through contact with blood, sharing needles, infected needles while tattooing, blood transfusions, and so on.
Skin Itching
Problems with liver function on the latest blood test
Easily fatigued
Right upper abdominal pain
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose hepatitis C
Do you have itchy skin?
Have you been diagnosed with liver abnormalities on the most recent blood test?
Do you get tired easily?
Do you have pain in the upper right area of your abdomen (stomach)?
Hepatitis C can be treated with antiviral medication and by avoiding alcohol. In cases of significant liver damage, a liver transplant may be required. There is no vaccine available against Hepatitis C.
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