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The Hepatitis C virus has its share of unusual symptoms to deal with. There are the ones that everyone remembers like the stomach pains, appetite diminishing, which is frequently accompanied by weight loss, dark urine, and the unending tiredness. But one of the most frequent symptoms complained about is itching. At least fifteen percent of […]

There are six different types of Hepatitis, A, B, C, D, E and G. Hepatitis C is a viral, infectious disease that is carried by the blood. If Hepatitis C is not found early in a patient, which is difficult as nine out of ten sufferers don’t show any symptoms, it can cause liver inflammation […]

The United States has a history of brave soldiers fighting for their country’s freedom and the freedom of others around the world. But wars cost lives. Over the last sixty years, since the Second World War, tens of thousands of brave American soldiers have died, and thousands more have returned to the Untied States suffering […]

The Hepatitis C virus is an infection that assaults a person’s liver causing damage that worsens over a ten to forty year period before the liver, no longer able to continue its fight, becomes seriously damaged. This liver damage is called cirrhosis. This liver damage, the scarring of cirrhosis, can also be caused by alcohol […]

There is a wealth of information on Hepatitis C available but how can you be sure what is fact and what is fiction? Below you will find all the important facts about Hepatitis C.
Hepatitis C is a blood borne virus (a virus passed by blood to blood contact) and is one of 6 different types […]

People continue to search for natural products to help in their fight against the Hepatitis C virus. This infection, that eventually seriously damages the liver, is seeing more and more people turn to natural treatments. These natural alternatives are to either help with the side effects of the normal hepatitis treatment or sometimes to work […]

Hepatitis C is a subtype of the Hepatitis disease that is familiar to many. However, few realize the threat that is represented by this particular strain. The disease is the most common cause behind liver transplants in the world, and the more that you know about it, the better protected you are against it. In […]

Hepatitis C is a dangerous disease that can cause your liver to become so severely damaged that a transplant is necessary in order for you to stay alive. It’s a disease that is not as commonly discussed as Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B, but it is widespread nonetheless, with thousands upon thousands of people throughout […]

When it comes to treating cases of hepatitis C, two drugs are often used in tandem. One of them is interferon, which is a compound that works by fighting against bodily invaders via an injection. The other drug is known as ribavirin, which is an oral capsule which can help the body to fend off […]

If you’ve been reading this series of articles, you know some of the side effects that interferon injections may have on the body and mind. In this article, we’ll continue our series of solutions to the side effects that interferon injections may cause.
Since interferon is administered via the use of regular injections, some may experience […]