Hepatitis C Symptoms

HEPATITIS C

DESCRIPTION

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation, sometimes leading to serious liver damage. The hepatitis C virus spreads through contaminated blood.

Symptoms –

Bleeding easily

Bruising easily

Fatigue

Loss of appetite

Jaundice

Dark urine

Itchy skin

Ascites

Swelling

Weight loss

Hepatic encephalopathy

Spider

angiomas

Risk factors -

HIV infected person

Illegal drugs

Use of infected needle

Come in contact with infected blood

Diagnosis and test –

Screening for hepatitis C

Blood test

Magnetic resonance

elastography

Transient

elastography

Liver biopsy

Treatment –

Antiviral medications

Liver transplantation

Vaccinations