3/4 of the population suffering from hepatitis does not experience any signs and symptoms in the beginning. Over the time as the inflammation progresses, the persistent swelling may increase and some of the following symptoms may occur: Loss of appetite and weight. Aches in muscles. Fever. Yellowish tint in the eyes. Severe weakness and fatigue. Enlargement of breasts in men. Rashes on the palms. Difficulty in clotting of blood. Blood vessels become spider-like.DFDAFF
Blood is the main transportation mode for HCV and it can be transmitted in one of the following ways: Using an already used needle while injecting drugs. Using needles that are not sterilised. Getting the organ from a person who is already infected with HCV. Blood transfusion. Sharing personal care items (razor, nail clippers, toothbrush, etc.) with a person infected with the virus. Sexual intercourse with an infected person.
the following technologies are used to find the existence of Hepatitis C: ... Blood tests Biopsy Fibroscan
the doctors may employ the following methods to treat the disease: .. Medication Antiviral medicines are generally used to clear out the virus from the body. The doctor can advise a combination of medicines that have to be taken over some days or weeks. While you are taking the medicines, the doctor will monitor the response. Liver Transplant If the liver is severely damaged because of the virus, liver transplantation is an available option. During the procedure, the surgeon replaces the injured liver with a healthy liver. Most of the healthy livers for transplantation come from deceased patients, although, some of them come from patients who are living, but they donate a portion of their liver to the receiver. For a person infected with the virus, transplantation is not the ultimate cure. The patient will have to continue taking antiviral medicines as the infection may recur in the healthy liver too.
To prevent the occurrence of Hepatitis C, these are certain things one should take care of: Avoid sharing personal items such as razors and toothbrush. Practice safe sex. Adopt healthy lifestyle. Avoid alcohol and consumption of drugs. Avoid sharing needles while using intravenous drugs.
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