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Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a type of viral infection that can become chronic. The virus triggers liver inflammation, and it can lead to liver disease. Signs of hepatitis C include fatigue, easy bruising or bleeding, jaundice, reduced appetite, itchy skin, and swelling in the legs. Some patients may also deal with weight loss, spider angiomas, dark-colored urine, and fluid accumulation in the abdomen. Hepatitis C can be diagnosed through a blood test. Patients born between 1945 and 1965 have an increased risk of this condition, and doctors recommend that they consider being screened for hepatitis C. Individuals who received a blood transfusion prior to 1992 may also wish to be screened. If hepatitis C is diagnosed, doctors may perform MRI scans and special ultrasounds to assess the patient's liver health and plan treatment. A number of oral medications are available for treatment, and doctors typically recommend that patients receive vaccinations for hepatitis A and hepatitis B to protect the liver as much as possible.

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