
I went in for a blood test for another health issue and the doctor diagnosed me with hep C. My head is spinning as I had no idea I was infected and I know next to nothing about the disease as I have no symptoms. My main question: How long can a person live after being diagnosed with hepatitis C?
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Ask Can Hepatitis C Be Cured Completely
I’ve read about new drug therapy for the hepatitis C virus. I’ve been living with the symptoms of hep C for years, and I’m excited for this new medication. Can hepatitis C now be completely cured? -
ask Can hepatitis C be cured on its own
I have hep C. When I received my diagnosis, hepatitis C had no cure, but now there is new antiviral treatment. The problem is I don’t have health insurance and can’t afford it. Is there a chance my hep C will just go away? Can hep C be cured on its own? -
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Hepatitis C (HCV, Hep C) is an inflammation of the liver caused by infection of the HCV virus, typically spread through blood contact. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and treatment. -
Ask Which Type of Hepatitis Is not Curable
I know there are several different kinds of hepatitis and different treatments for each one. I read in the newspaper a few years ago they approved a hepatitis C medication that can cure it most of the time. Are there any kinds of hepatitis viruses that still don’t have a cure?
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Hepatitis C (HCV, Hep C) Hepatitis C (HCV, Hep C) is an inflammation of the liver caused by infection of the HCV virus, typically spread through blood contact. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
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