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Suggest Permanent Cure For Hep-c Virus

Dear sir,i am from Malaysia and i have been a hep-c carrier since 2004. I would like to know if there are any treatment medicine which can guarantee a total cure for this problem. As of now my viral load count is 20,000,000 iu/ml. I have early cirrossis of the liver and my liver enzymes are more than 100.

Please advice



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Philo on behalf of Paul
Fri, 27 Feb 2015
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Hello dear. Welcome to HCM.

I am Dr Jigar( Infectious disease specialist).

I understand your concern but no one can guarantee complete cure for chronic Hepatitis C infection. You need to understand following aspects of hepatitis c infection.

1) There are many cases (15-20%) who after having acute illness gets complete cure on their own by their immunity.

2) Even in cases of chronic hepatitis as there are very good established as well as new drugs & interferons available which when taken under expert guidance can lead to 99% reduction in viral load for prolong period.

3) In your case as you already have high viral load and early cirrhosis it is too early to say what will be the response. You need to consult expert doctor immediately and start treatment.

4) Chronic hepatitis & cirrhosis in HCV infection may lead to other complication (e.g disturbances in various system of body, hepatocellular carcinoma). So you should be very careful and do regular check up according to your doctor.

Start treatment and Be hopeful. Wish you a healthy life.

Regards.
Dr Jigar.
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Suggest Permanent Cure For Hep-c Virus

Hello dear. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Jigar( Infectious disease specialist). I understand your concern but no one can guarantee complete cure for chronic Hepatitis C infection. You need to understand following aspects of hepatitis c infection. 1) There are many cases (15-20%) who after having acute illness gets complete cure on their own by their immunity. 2) Even in cases of chronic hepatitis as there are very good established as well as new drugs & interferons available which when taken under expert guidance can lead to 99% reduction in viral load for prolong period. 3) In your case as you already have high viral load and early cirrhosis it is too early to say what will be the response. You need to consult expert doctor immediately and start treatment. 4) Chronic hepatitis & cirrhosis in HCV infection may lead to other complication (e.g disturbances in various system of body, hepatocellular carcinoma). So you should be very careful and do regular check up according to your doctor. Start treatment and Be hopeful. Wish you a healthy life. Regards. Dr Jigar.