Popular questions
What doctors treat hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C virus cannot be detected without laboratory and instrumental diagnostics specialists. The patient is treated by therapists and gastroenterologists. However, the leading role is played by infectious disease specialists and hepatologists – doctors who are engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases.
Is it possible to get hepatitis C and not notice?
Symptoms of hepatitis C, especially in the acute phase, are similar to other viral diseases. Therefore, this disease can go unnoticed. Sometimes hepatitis C carriers do not have any obvious signs of the disease.
What should not be done with hepatitis C?
Even when hepatitis C has already been detected, you should adhere to preventive measures. This will reduce the risk of possible complications. This applies especially to the use of alcohol.
With hepatitis C, it is not recommended to take medications that can negatively affect the liver or worsen the effect of antiviral therapy. It is also worth limiting the consumption of fatty and fried foods, sweets and salt. This will reduce the load on the liver.
