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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Hep C
I have chronic hep C from blood transfusion in 1979. What test do I need to see what stage I am in? I am now 73. My doctor said I should not take the treatments, they were to suvery for my condition. What blood test should I have?/ E-Mail YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 29 May 2014
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Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Chronicity is the hallmark of Hepatitis C.
You should have taken treatment earlier.
Since it has been a very old infection. I would advise you following:
1. Liver Function Test
2. HCV RNA - Genotyping and Quanlitative
3. Upper GI Endoscopy
4. Ultrasound Abdomen
Review with reports
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Chronicity is the hallmark of Hepatitis C.
You should have taken treatment earlier.
Since it has been a very old infection. I would advise you following:
1. Liver Function Test
2. HCV RNA - Genotyping and Quanlitative
3. Upper GI Endoscopy
4. Ultrasound Abdomen
Review with reports
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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