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How Can Hepatitis C Be Treated While Addicted To Marijuana?

I was diagnosed with hepC 13 months ago. My boyfriend of 18 years died 6 months after diagnosed. I haven t started any treatment because I can t stop smoking marijuana and I am scared I ve set myself up to die. I don t know what to do. Oh great no help for me because I am POOR. NO MEDICIME NO NOTHING. IRIDICATE THE POOR USAS
Wed, 2 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You are having hepatitis C infection of the liver in which patient can get chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis over the time. It is advisable to investigate further with SGPT, SGOT, USG abdomen and HCV RNA PCR test.

Avoid Alcohol and Marijuana smoking as these are not good for health.

According to reports, a further management plan will be decided. Consult the physician for examination.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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How Can Hepatitis C Be Treated While Addicted To Marijuana?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You are having hepatitis C infection of the liver in which patient can get chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis over the time. It is advisable to investigate further with SGPT, SGOT, USG abdomen and HCV RNA PCR test. Avoid Alcohol and Marijuana smoking as these are not good for health. According to reports, a further management plan will be decided. Consult the physician for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami