precautons of hepatitis c

[tahir245]

SIR  I HAVE BEEN PATIENT OF HEPATITIS C  NOW I WANT TO KNOW WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR CONTROLLING OF HEPATITISE C AND WHAT SHOULD EAT FOR CONTROLING IT AND HOW SOULD I TREAT IT.                                              REGARDS  M. TAHIR

[Deb9991]

Tahir:

I forgot to mention.  Eat a well-balanced diet.  Stay away from alcohol.  Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.  Limit foods that are high in saturated fats, like fatty and processed meats.  If you are a person who loves a couple of scoops of ice cream everyday, try to cut back.  I'm not saying don't eat ice cream, but you don't need it every day.  

Try to maintain a diet of mostly plant foods.  Also, try and get in a bit of exercise if possible, even if that means walking around the block, it will make you feel better.  

Stay proactive in your health.  It is your life, and you want it to be the best life possible.  

One last thing.  Ask questions -- there is no such thing as a stupid question.  Only through asking questions and reading these posts and talking to my health providers have I been able to start to gain invaluable knowledge.  Also, it is all very interesting.  

Again, good luck,
Debbie

[Deb9991]

Tahir, the most important thing you can do at this juncture in time is see a good doctor who specializes in hepatology.  At that point, you will be given a battery of tests called "liver function tests."  These tests are markers for the condition your liver is in, however, the "gold standard" of liver disease is a liver biopsy, which your doctor may want you to have.  After all the tests come back, talk to your doctor about the condition of your liver, and what he or she recommends is the best option for you to take.  More and more doctors are recommending treatment, even if there is little or no damage to the liver.  

Having Hepatits C just doesn't effect your liver.  It increases your chances of developing kidney cancer, and other cancers, including the liver, and also cirrhosis.  You could develop croglobulins in your blood, that, in some cases, can be very serious.  

In conclusion, see a doctor as soon as possible, and tackle this virus.  Stand up to the plate and do what you have to do.  

Keep reading these posts -- you will learn a great deal about Hepatitis C from reading about other people's experiences.  If you have questions, ask.  We are here for you -- and you are here for us.

Best wishes, and welcome!

Debbie

[pcds]

you need to see a doctor to discuss lab tests and current treatment options.   All depends on your type of hep c, there are several.  Do not drink alcohol, that is number 1.  Treatment is only available through a doctor that understands hep C.  A gastrointestinal doctor or a hepologist.