{"id":5401,"date":"2021-07-06T07:01:46","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T07:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gandhimedicos.in\/?p=5401"},"modified":"2021-07-06T07:01:46","modified_gmt":"2021-07-06T07:01:46","slug":"hepatitis-c-symptoms-complications-risk-factors-transmission-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/api.gandhimedicos.in\/?p=5401","title":{"rendered":"Hepatitis C- Symptoms, Complications, Risk Factors, Transmission and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hepatitis C is a viral and transmissible disease caused by the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). Chronic hepatitis refers to the advanced stages of the ailment if it is left untreated for extended periods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Symptoms of Chronic Hepatitis C:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although Hepatitis C shows little to no indications in the initial stages, a few symptoms appear as the disease progresses. Some of them include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Continual bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Yellow discoloration of the eyes and skin<\/li>\n<li>Red or purple spots on the skin<\/li>\n<li>Itchy skin and red palms<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue, nausea, and dizziness<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n<li>Dark color of urine<\/li>\n<li>Light-colored stool<\/li>\n<li>Fever and weakness<\/li>\n<li>Easy bruising<\/li>\n<li>Jaundice<\/li>\n<li>Abdominal swelling and pain<\/li>\n<li>Abrupt weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Confusion, incoherent speech, and headache<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Complications due to Chronic Hepatitis C<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Untreated Hepatitis C can lead to a barrage of complications that may even turn lethal for the affected individual. They include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High pressure in the blood veins of the liver (portal hypertension)<\/li>\n<li>Spleen enlargement (splenomegaly)<\/li>\n<li>Fluid collection in the stomach (ascites)<\/li>\n<li>Multi-organ failure<\/li>\n<li>Liver cancer or failure<\/li>\n<li>Internal bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Anemia<\/li>\n<li>Cirrhosis<\/li>\n<li>Loss of bone strength and weight<\/li>\n<li>Type 2 diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Blood discharge from mouth or rectum<\/li>\n<li>Disproportionate swelling of the abdomen and legs<\/li>\n<li>Toxin buildup in the brain (hepatic encephalopathy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Risk Factors of Chronic Hepatitis C<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is a fact that Hepatitis C reaches a chronic state if untreated for a long time. Nevertheless, specific factors can make one susceptible to developing the ailment and lead to a worsened condition. A few of them are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excessive intake of alcohol and injection drug use<\/li>\n<li>An undue and unwarranted buildup of fat in the liver<\/li>\n<li>Obesity<\/li>\n<li>Coronary artery diseases<\/li>\n<li>Liver inflammation<\/li>\n<li>Steroid treatments<\/li>\n<li>Excessive buildup of copper and iron in the blood<\/li>\n<li>Genetic disposition<\/li>\n<li>Autoimmune disorders<\/li>\n<li>Continued exposure to radiation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Transmission of Chronic Hepatitis C:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chronic Hepatitis C can be transmitted from one individual to another through body fluids. Hence, its communication can be through the following methods:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blood transfusions<\/li>\n<li>Organ transplants<\/li>\n<li>Shared personal items like toothbrush, razer, cutlery, and so on with the affected individual<\/li>\n<li>Unprotected sexual intercourse<\/li>\n<li>Passing of body fluid through kissing, used needles, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Transmission from mother to child through the placenta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Treatment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Doctors use a combination of 100 mg of Velpatasvir and 400 mg of Sofosbuvir, called\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gandhimedicos.in\/product\/velakast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Velpatasvir and Sofosbuvir<\/strong><\/a>, for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C<\/span>. 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