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Hello, I Was Recently Diagnosed With Hep C And Its

Posted on Fri, 26 Feb 2021

Question: Hello, I was recently diagnosed with Hep C and its been ignored for at least a year. Now that I am able to take care of it. The next GI appointment I could get is 11 days away. And this week the liver area has grown uncomfortable with some dull pain. As a bartender. I do not drink, but it is very physical. My question is it ok to work?? Will I be ok until my GI appointment or should I go to an emergency room??

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Was any scan done?
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (10 minutes later)

No, no scan was done. I have a GI appointment in 11 days. The area around my liver is just uncomfortable and occasional dull pain. Seems to be worse doing physical work. No loss in appetite, no vomiting or neasous. Im just wondering if its ok to work?? Seek immediate help??

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.
You can continue working.
You can take a dose of Tylenol and look for relief.
If there is no relief with Tylenol , you can seek help.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar