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… Many people who are infected with the hepatitis C virus will develop long-term (chronic) … How long you've had the infection. Your age when you were infected. How much …
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… Overview People who are infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV) virus may develop a chronic infection … to treat chronic HBV infection may lower your risk for developing liver cancer. If you …
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… Condition Basics What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a disease caused by a virus … eyes look yellow. How is it diagnosed? If your doctor thinks you may have hepatitis C, he …
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… 40a What is hepatitis C virus? Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a curable … means that you have or had hepatitis C. If your antibody test is positive, you need a …
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… 40b What are the symptoms of hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Most people who have HCV feel … If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During …
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… can cause cirrhosis. So can chronic viral hepatitis . Other causes include autoimmune … will examine you and ask questions about your symptoms and past health. If the doctor … more Hemochromatosis Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) …
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… problems and give you tips on how to keep your digestive system healthy. Get the … Up Diarrhea Clostridioides Difficile (C. diff) Colitis Colic Colon Polyps Colorectal … Fructose or Sorbitol Intolerance Fulminant Hepatitis Fundoplication Surgery for …
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… Condition Basics What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus that … hepatitis B. Over time, it can damage your liver. Babies and young children infected … Tests to see if the hepatitis A , hepatitis C , or Epstein-Barr viruses are causing your …
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… decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … that you can talk to your doctor about them. Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine … Journal of Medicine, 354(10): 1001–1010. Lai C-L, et al. (2006). Entecavir versus lamivudine …
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… a procedure to take a very small sample of your liver tissue. Then a doctor looks at this … (such as cirrhosis), infections (such as hepatitis), and liver tumour. Find the cause of … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your procedure. Your …
