Symptoms of Hepatitis C. This article is about Hepatitis C, Symptoms of Hepatitis C and Hepatitis C Tests. Hepatitis C is one of several viruses that cause Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver). About 3.5 million people are estimated to be currently infected with Hepatitis. The main reason of spread of Hepatitis C is through exposure to infected blood.
When you have just become infected with the hepatitis C virus, you may have no symptoms and may not even know you have been infected. This is the acute infection phase and can last from six to eight weeks, or longer. If you have symptoms, they are usually mild and may include fatigue, lethargy, nausea, reduced appetite, abdominal pain and jaundice.
Most people who contract hepatitis C have no symptoms. However, those that do have symptoms may experience:
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Fatigue,
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Loss of appetite,
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Muscle and joint pains.
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Nausea,
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Abdominal pain,
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Vomiting
To determine whether or not you have hepatitis C, you will need to have blood tests
There is no vaccine to protect you against hepatitis C. To avoid contracting hepatitis C, take the following precautions:
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Adopt safe sex practices;
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Avoid sharing personal hygiene items (e.g. razors, toothbrushes, nail clippers);
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Do not share needles; and
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If you decide to have a tattoo, piercing, manicure or pedicure, ensure that the facility uses single use needles and inks and/or follows proper sterilization procedures.
This means a person was infected with hepatitis C, but the virus has now been cleared from his or her body. This person is no longer infected.
This means a person has Hepatitis C and is currently infected.
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