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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Hepatitis C?
Question: How can I get a VA doctor to start treating my boyfriend for his hep c and quit worrying about his A1C first?
Brief Answer:
Let him see a gastroenterologist!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is advised that all patients with HepC are being systematically treated unless finances are not available. He should see a gastroenterologist to evaluate what type of virus he has as treatment regimen varies depending on the viral genotype. Medications are very patient friendly and require just 12weeks for complete cure, in more than 95% of cases.
I will suggest that both A1C and HepC should be tackled together and not that we should forget one to focus on another. For HepC, seeing a gastroenterologist is a game changer.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Keep me posted. I wish your boyfriend quick access to treatment and a successful cure.
Let him see a gastroenterologist!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is advised that all patients with HepC are being systematically treated unless finances are not available. He should see a gastroenterologist to evaluate what type of virus he has as treatment regimen varies depending on the viral genotype. Medications are very patient friendly and require just 12weeks for complete cure, in more than 95% of cases.
I will suggest that both A1C and HepC should be tackled together and not that we should forget one to focus on another. For HepC, seeing a gastroenterologist is a game changer.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Keep me posted. I wish your boyfriend quick access to treatment and a successful cure.
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