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12 Possible Effects of Untreated Hepatitis C

Webmd.comHep C-related skin conditions can cause bumps, blisters, hair loss, itching, and patches that look light or dark. One common one is vitiligo, a condition that causes loss of color on the face

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Living with Hepatitis C (Hep C): What To Expect Long-term

Webmd.comAbout 75% to 85% of people who have it get a long-term infection called chronic hepatitis C. If the condition goes untreated, it can lead to: Cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver. Liver cancer

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Untreated Hepatitis C: Long-Term Effects

Healthline.comJun 29, 2020 · Hepatitis C is a bloodborne virus that causes inflammation of the liver. More than 3 million people are living with hepatitis C in the United States.. Since …

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The Dangers and Health Risks of Untreated Hepatitis C

Hepatitisc.netJun 05, 2020 · The hepatitis C virus attacks your liver, causing liver damage that scars the liver while compromising liver function. It's like a ripple in a pond. Hepatitis C affects and damages other parts of the body like the kidneys, heart, brain, skin, nerves, joints, and muscles. When untreated, the hepatitis C virus with its long-term damaging effects

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What is Hepatitis C - FAQ | CDC

Cdc.govHepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, long-term illness. Hepatitis C is often described as “acute,” meaning a new infection, or “chronic,” meaning long-term infection. Acute hepatitis C occurs within the first 6 months after someone

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New York State Department of Health Announces Release …

Health.ny.govIf left untreated, hepatitis C can cause liver disease, liver failure, liver cancer and death. Anestimated 116,000 New Yorkers are currently living with hepatitis C. The recommendations, originally developed in 2019, address barriers and inequitable access due to poverty, homelessness, transportation, stigmatization and criminalization.

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How long can you live with hepatitis C?

Medicalnewstoday.comDec 05, 2019 · Hepatitis C (HCV) is a viral infection. Prognosis tends to depend on how soon a person receives a diagnosis and whether or not complications develop. Learn more about life expectancy with HCV here.

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This Is Your Liver on Hep C - healthcentral.com

Healthcentral.comJan 03, 2022 · According to the CDC, an estimated 2.4 million people are living with hep C in the United States. However, the number may be higher since many people do not have symptoms, and therefore don’t

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Finding The Best Doctor To Treat Your Hepatitis C

Hepatitisc.netSep 29, 2020 · You may have received your hep C diagnosis in a number of ways; Blood donation centers, life insurance companies for medical physicals, community health clinics, health departments with on-site testing for hep C antibodies, emergency room, primary doctors, or hospital stay.. If you have been diagnosed with hepatitis C, being treated by the right doctor …

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