Hepatitis C
The term "hepatitis" refers to liver inflammation. The liver's ability to function might be impacted by inflammation or injury. Hepatitis can be brought on by heavy alcohol consumption, chemicals, some drugs, and certain medical conditions, but viruses are usually the cause. The three most prevalent hepatitis viruses in the are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
Description:
There are two types of hepatitis C: acute and chronic. Acute hepatitis C is typically defined by medical professionals as the initial six months following infection. Most of the time, it has no symptoms. Any symptoms you may have could show up two to twelve weeks after exposure and go away on their own. On the other hand, the symptoms of chronic hepatitis C might appear over months or even years, and they can also get worse. It's possible that symptoms won't show up until they get worse. Hepatitis C can lead to major, sometimes fatal problems if left untreated, such as: liver damage due to cirrhosis Hepatic failure carcinoma of the liver
Cause:
If you come into contact with someone who has HCV, you could contract hepatitis C. Exposure could happen: Following a sharps or needlestick injury If you inject street drugs blood from an HCV-positive person gets in your mouth, eyes, or cuts on your skin HCV risk factors include individuals who: inject illicit substances or share a needle with an HCV patient been receiving renal dialysis for a long time. possess frequent blood contact when working (such as a health care worker) Engage in unprotected sexual activity with an HCV carrier were born with an HCV-positive mother.
Symptoms:
After exposure, symptoms may appear two to twelve weeks later. After infection, the first six months are regarded as acute. Acute C-hepatitis can result in: fever exhaustion stomach ache or nausea appetite decline yellowed eyes or skin, or jaundice If the infection isn't eliminated by your body, acute hepatitis C will turn chronic. After contracting HCV, 55–85% of individuals are expected to acquire chronic hepatitis C. Chronic hepatitis C may result in: brain fog, or trouble focusing or remembering things inability to sleep overall weakness (malaise) pains in the muscles and joints sudden mood swings, such as depressive or anxious feelings inexplicable drop in weight You may have these symptoms most of the time, or they may get better for a while before getting worse. There may also be some signs of liver damage and liver scarring with chronic hepatitis C.