How dangerous is Hepatitis C?

I am 39 years old, I passed blood test to know that I have chronic hepatitis C. Please report the problem and treatment?

Hepatitis C is spread through the bloodstream, which can cause acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, leading to cirrhosis and liver cancer. After being infected with the hepatitis C virus, the incubation period usually lasts 2-26 weeks. The first stage is called acute infection, which usually ends after 2-12 weeks. Most diseases do not have clinical symptoms, the symptoms if any are not specific and easy to confuse with other diseases such as fatigue, anorexia, abdominal pain, right lower back pain, gastrointestinal disorders The The appearance of chronic hepatitis C is a very silent progression, so the person is usually not diagnosed and treated. timely treatment. Your case is no exception and was accidentally discovered when the blood test.

Treatment of the hepatitis C virus must be removed from the body. Depending on the circumstances, your doctor may prescribe different medications. Duration of drug is usually 3-6 months. But it may take longer, depending on the ability of the body to kill the virus for one to two years. Because of the blood-borne disease, you need to be prevented from spreading to family members by: not sharing needles, razors, toothbrushes, nail files, or nail files. Safe oral sex (using a condom), proper oral hygiene can prevent the disease from bleeding gums. You need periodic health checks to detect early complications of the disease to be treated promptly.