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Medical Conditions - Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a viral liver infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus. This virus spreads when contaminated blood enters an uninfected person's bloodstream. The symptoms include easy bruising, poor appetite, jaundice, dark urine, pale stools, abdominal pain, and itchy skin.

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How can my uncle manage hepatitis C-related cirrhosis at 70?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. Your uncle’s symptoms strongly suggest an acute worsening of hepatic encephalopathy in the setting of liver cirrhosis caused by hepatitis C.

How accurate are tests for HIV risk after blood exposure?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Since the blood was on the outside of the condom, it was almost certainly not in direct contact with your penis.

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How to manage psoriasis caused by Interferon intake?

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What does testing positive for Hepatitis C mean?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to get the hepatitis C quantitative assay (RNA level) done and need to get treatment depending upon that. There is no need to worry.

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what are Hepatitis C testing and risk factors?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. So, the interactions you mentioned are not risk factors for hepatitis C spread.

Please interpret my USG liver report.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. Fatty liver disease is also known as NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis), which may progress to NAFLD, which is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

What causes high RBC, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After going through the query, the only concern is high cholesterol, for which I advise Statin to be taken only after consulting your doctor.

Is there any vaccine available to prevent Hepatitis C?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

Is it safe to share used cocaine-snorting devices?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. According to your statement, you have a history of sharing snorting devices for cocaine and other drugs.

Can someone get HIV through an open wound?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Although the chances of acquiring HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) through such exposure are extremely low, there is definitely a risk.

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