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What is HEP C you may ask? HEP C is a liver disease that results from a viral infection.  
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is transmitted from one person to another by blood that has been infected. It is most common in individuals that were born between nineteen forty-five and nineteen sixty-five. Other factors of risk for  are:
  
Hepatitis C Contagious?
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- The use of shared needles while injecting drugs
 
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- Using unsanitary equipment while applying a tattoo or piercings on the body
HEP C is transmitted from one person to another through blood that has been infected. HEP C is more prevalent in individuals that were born from  through . Other factors of risk for HEP C include:
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- Infection from contact with infected blood, needles or other unsanitary medical tools. This is common for medical professionals
 
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- Receiving a blood transfusion prior to Nineteen ninety-two
- Sharing needles while injecting illegal substances
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- Sex with multiple partners without utilizing protection
- Using unsanitary equipment when getting tattoos or body piercing
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- Prior STD infections
- Infection from infectious blood or equipment. This is common among doctors or nurses
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- Receiving a blood transfusion before
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- Sexual relations with many companions while not utilizing condoms
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- Past STD infections
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- People who are infected with AIDS or HIV
 
- People who are infected with AIDS or HIV
  
It should be noted that it is not a simple matter to spread HEP C to others. Simple contact, a kiss, a sneeze or coughing, sharing eating utensils or breastfeeding cannot transmit the infection.  
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It should be noted that it is not easy to transmit  to other people. Casual contact, a kiss, sneezing or cough, sharing eating utensils or breastfeeding cannot spread the infection.  
  
 
Signs of Hepatitis
 
Signs of Hepatitis
  
Many individuals who are carrying HEP C do not have any symptoms. In fact the virus can be found 10-20 years after you have first been infected with the virus. But, many that do experience symptoms from HEP C frequently experience flu-like symptoms. These symptoms can include:
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Many individuals who are carrying don't suffer any signs or symptoms. In fact a diagnosis for  can be made 10-20 years after you've first been infected with the disease. But, those who do experience symptoms from often experience flu-like symptoms. These signs may be:
  
 
Fatigue
 
Fatigue
Muscle soreness
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Sore muscles
Painful joints
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Joint pain
 
Fever
 
Fever
 
Nausea or little appetite
 
Nausea or little appetite
Stomach pain
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Pain in the stomach
Skin irritation and itching
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Itching skin
Dark-colored urine
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Urine that is dark in color
Yellow skin or eyes
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Discolored eyes or skin also known as yellow jaundice
  
 
HEP C Diagnosis
 
HEP C Diagnosis
When you've been told you have HEP C, it's important not to panic. A variety of treatment choices are available to slow the progression of the virus and even to get rid of HCV permanently. Make sure to discuss medications with your physician as well as two new HEP C drugs that have come on the scene most recently.
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If you have been told you have , it's beneficial to stay calm. A variety of treatment choices are applicable to retard the progress of the virus and cure the infection completely. Make sure to talk about medications with your physician including 2 newer  drugs that have been approved by the FDA in the last several years.
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Chronic HEP C
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In some cases, may become a chronic condition that goes away by itself and then recurs over and over. can result in additional more serious conditions including liver cirrhosis. In addition may increase your risk for liver cancer or liver failure down the road. It is vital to be tested for when risk factors are realized so you can begin taking medications and prevent anymore damage to your liver.
Sometimes, HEP C may turn into a prolonged condition that clears up by itself and then recurs over and over. Chronic HEP C can lead to additional more serious conditions including cirrhosis of the liver. In addition HEP C can put you at greater risk for cancer of the liver or liver failure in the future. It is important to be tested for HEP C when you have any risk factors in order to start a course of treatment to prevent further liver damage.
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Can Hepatitis C Be Cured?
 
Can Hepatitis C Be Cured?
While there is no HEP C Vaccine to prevent the condition, treatment choices for many instances of HEP C offer hope and can result in a cure. [http://hepc.liverfoundation.org/treatment/the-basics-about-hepatitis-c-treatment/ More]
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Although there is no to prevent the condition, medications for most cases of offer hope and can lead to complete recovery. [http://hepc.liverfoundation.org/what-is-hepatitis-c/what-can-happen-complications-of-hep-c/ American Liver Foundation]

Latest revision as of 17:05, 29 October 2014

is transmitted from one person to another by blood that has been infected. It is most common in individuals that were born between nineteen forty-five and nineteen sixty-five. Other factors of risk for are:

- The use of shared needles while injecting drugs - Using unsanitary equipment while applying a tattoo or piercings on the body - Infection from contact with infected blood, needles or other unsanitary medical tools. This is common for medical professionals - Receiving a blood transfusion prior to Nineteen ninety-two - Sex with multiple partners without utilizing protection - Prior STD infections - People who are infected with AIDS or HIV

It should be noted that it is not easy to transmit to other people. Casual contact, a kiss, sneezing or cough, sharing eating utensils or breastfeeding cannot spread the infection.

Signs of Hepatitis

Many individuals who are carrying don't suffer any signs or symptoms. In fact a diagnosis for can be made 10-20 years after you've first been infected with the disease. But, those who do experience symptoms from often experience flu-like symptoms. These signs may be:

Fatigue Sore muscles Joint pain Fever Nausea or little appetite Pain in the stomach Itching skin Urine that is dark in color Discolored eyes or skin also known as yellow jaundice

HEP C Diagnosis If you have been told you have , it's beneficial to stay calm. A variety of treatment choices are applicable to retard the progress of the virus and cure the infection completely. Make sure to talk about medications with your physician including 2 newer drugs that have been approved by the FDA in the last several years.


In some cases, may become a chronic condition that goes away by itself and then recurs over and over. can result in additional more serious conditions including liver cirrhosis. In addition may increase your risk for liver cancer or liver failure down the road. It is vital to be tested for when risk factors are realized so you can begin taking medications and prevent anymore damage to your liver.

Can Hepatitis C Be Cured? Although there is no to prevent the condition, medications for most cases of offer hope and can lead to complete recovery. American Liver Foundation