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Suggest Treatment For Hepatitis C Infection
Question: I was diagnosed with Hepatitis C. Doctor said my numbers were on the good side. Should I seek treatment or wait until it starts to get worse? I see some medications are working for some people.
Brief Answer:
no need for medications in stabile condition
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Hepatitis C may be asimptomatic for many years,even decades. There are drugs such as interferon which are used in cases where there is active disease with liver damage. In cases without active disease, use of interferon is not recommended since it is expensive medication and there is no some significant benefit. Other drugs are less efficient and not recommended as well. What you can do, is to avoid hepatotoxic drugs and food. Avoid alcohol and do regulate body mass.
Wish you good health. Regards
no need for medications in stabile condition
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Hepatitis C may be asimptomatic for many years,even decades. There are drugs such as interferon which are used in cases where there is active disease with liver damage. In cases without active disease, use of interferon is not recommended since it is expensive medication and there is no some significant benefit. Other drugs are less efficient and not recommended as well. What you can do, is to avoid hepatotoxic drugs and food. Avoid alcohol and do regulate body mass.
Wish you good health. Regards
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