Hepatitis C is one of the most dreaded diseases to be diagnosed in the UK, second only to HIV. Until very recently, Hepatitis C treatment involved daily injections of medication and injections every few months that most HCV-infected patients could not take due to adverse side effects or other medical problems. Recent research and development have meant that there are now far fewer side effects associated with the treatment.

 

Currently, there are three treatment options available to patients with hepatitis C. The first is a long term injection which has no known risks of side effects. This treatment option can be a lifesaving measure but does not offer a cure and often results in relapses.

 

Hepatitis B is often cured by a series of injections. However, the treatment for the treatment is usually prolonged and the cure comes with a significant risk of re-occurrence. Treatment options are not as widespread as those for Hepatitis C and, therefore, treatment options are limited. The most common hepatitis B treatment is a combination of a daily pill with an anti-inflammatory agent or a single tablet in the morning.

 

Hepatitis C can also be treated using interferons or interleukins. These drugs have been used extensively to treat hepatitis B and therefore, do not present a serious side effect when taken as prescribed. There is some evidence that interferons may be beneficial for the treatment of hepatitis C but more studies are needed to confirm this fact.

 

Another treatment option is the injection of a drug called eculizumab, which is a mixture of antibody and anti-viral medication designed to prevent HCV from growing in the body. Eculizumab is approved in the UK and has been used to treat chronic Hepatitis C for over ten years. The downside is that eculizumab has shown to cause a wide range of side effects such as hair loss, skin thinning, jaundice and vision problems.

 

Hepatitis C is caused by a virus that can be sexually transmitted. Many men and women who have unprotected sex to contract the disease. Although men and women often contract the disease at the same time, they can both contract the virus through sexual transmission.

 

Hepatitis C symptoms vary between individuals. The most common symptoms include weight gain, loss of appetite, nausea, fatigue and vomiting. If you think that you may have contracted the disease, it is important to visit your doctor to ensure that you are not suffering from another illness and, if you do have the condition, be aware that you may experience additional symptoms.

 

HCV is one of the most commonly diagnosed and treated forms of liver disease in the UK and, unfortunately, is still the second most common type of liver cancer. This is why, despite the availability of better treatments and awareness of the disease, many people do not seek help.

 

It is estimated that over 30% of people living in the UK will contract Hepatitis C at some point during their lifetime. The majority of people who become infected with HCV do so within the first five years of contracting the disease. It is thought that approximately one quarter of those who develop the disease are unaware that they have it.

 

A large proportion of those who contract HCV will suffer no ill effects from the disease, although there is a chance that some people may suffer serious complications. The majority of people with Hepatitis C will never have any symptoms at all, although the most common symptoms include jaundice, nausea and abdominal pain.

 

If you have symptoms of hepatitis C, there is a good chance you will be referred to a liver disease specialist who will run a series of tests to determine if your illness is hepatitis C or another disease. Tests include urine tests, blood tests, and a liver biopsy. Learn more about what is biopsy and how it is done. If your doctor finds that you have hepatitis C, they may treat you with a single tablet or injectable, or refer you for surgery.

 

It is important to note that a Hepatitis C treatment should not be started before your doctor has ruled out other causes for the symptoms. This means that you should never start treating Hepatitis C without first consulting with a GP. Hepatitis C can be cured, but it can only be cured if it is caught early enough.

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