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Say Goodbye to Hepatitis C

18/03/2022

The most effective measure anyone living with hepatitis C can take to slow down disease progression is to avoid drinking alcohol. Research has shown that the severity of liver disease in hepatitis C sufferers is much higher among those who consume alcohol. This has been seen in rates of fibrosis, the development of cirrhosis, the incidence of liver cancer and finally in survival rates. Whether it is safe to consume any alcohol is uncertain. Physicians caring for patients infected with hepatitis C usually advise them to abstain from alcohol entirely.

04/03/2022

A chronic he**in user who injects the drug risks developing hepatitis C (HCV), which can cause cirrhosis and liver cancer. HCV is spread through blood contact with an infected person, and if an infected he**in user passes an unsterile needle to other users, the virus can easily spread. One study suggested that a single person with HCV who injects drugs can infect up to 20 people within the first three years of contracting the virus. If you have ever put yourself at risk by sharing a needle, you need to get tested. Book and appointment at the C-YA! Project today.

18/02/2022

Two tests need to be done to discover if you have hepatitis C: An Antibody test: Which establishes whether you have ever been exposed to the hepatitis C virus. A PCR test: Which establishes whether the virus is still active and needs treating. At the C-YA! Project, we run the two tests from one sample of blood which means you only need to provide a sample once.

03/02/2022

When first infected with Hepatitis C you may experience any of the following symptoms: General aches and pains; Flu-like symptoms; Yellowing of the eyes and skin (known as jaundice); Abdominal pain and discomfort; Loss of appetite; Light coloured faeces and dark urine. These symptoms sometimes disappear within a few weeks, but this does not necessarily mean that the infection has been cleared. Left untreated, Hepatitis C infection can turn chronic, so if you recognise any of these symptoms, get tested by calling the C-YA! Project today.

22/01/2022

People with hepatitis C can live many years after diagnosis, but the range varies. A 2014 study showed that patients infected with hepatitis C virus died on average 15 years sooner than people who did not have the illness. With hepatitis C, the liver becomes seriously damaged due to inflammation. This can lead to a complication called cirrhosis, which is severe scarring of the liver. It can also lead to liver failure and liver cancer. About 10-20 percent of patients with hepatitis C will develop cirrhosis within 20-30 years, 3-6 percent will go into liver failure, and 1-5 percent will develop liver cancer.

06/01/2022

Many people with chronic hepatitis C complain of experiencing difficulty in concentrating. Some people have used the term ‘brain fog’ to describe these symptoms. This can include poor concentration, poor memory and difficulty in completing complex mental tasks. These symptoms are common, but successful antiviral therapy does improve them. In fact, many people who have successfully had the virus treated find that their concentration and memory return to normal. If you have ever put yourself at risk of contracting hepatitis C, and are experiencing any of these symptoms, book an appointment to get tested today.

17/12/2021

Until recently the general medical opinion was that liver cirrhosis caused by Hepatitis C was irreversible. This has proved to be untrue. Once the Hep C virus is removed the liver cirrhosis will heal and the life expectancy of the patient will increase significantly. Research shows that the single biggest factor affecting the liver healing itself is body weight. So once Hep C treatment is completed the most important thing you can do is to have a healthy diet and a good lifestyle. Exercise and diet will help you get your body to its optimum weight and give your liver the best chance of healing.

07/12/2021

A 2014 study showed that patients infected with hepatitis C virus died on average 15 years sooner than people who did not have the illness. With hepatitis C, the liver becomes seriously damaged due to inflammation. This can lead to a complication called cirrhosis, which is severe scarring of the liver. It can also lead to liver failure and liver cancer. About 10-20 percent of patients with hepatitis C will develop cirrhosis within 20-30 years, 3-6 percent will go into liver failure, and 1-5 percent will develop liver cancer. You can avoid being one of these statistics by getting tested and starting treatment. Call the C-Ya! Project today.

20/11/2021

Many people have the misconception that if they seem healthy, they don’t need to visit a doctor. But getting regular check ups and health screenings can catch many diseases in the early stages or before they develop. Hepatitis C is one of those diseases and is now curable in 95% of cases with very few side effects. Take charge of your overall health and book an appointment at the C-YA! Project today.

04/11/2021

If you have tested positive for hepatitis C at any stage in your life, you cannot currently donate blood or plasma. After screening, a blood donation centre will defer you from donating these products due to the increased risk of infection for the recipient of the sample.

22/10/2021

A new study from the National Cancer Institute indicates patients with hepatitis C and cirrhosis who drink 3 or more cups of coffee per day have a 53% lower risk of liver disease progression compared to non-coffee drinkers. Moderate coffee consumption of 1 to 3 cups per day showed overall benefits for fibrosis, cirrhosis, hepatitis B and C, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and liver cancer. This is good news for patients with hepatitis C and liver disease. Enjoy your long black or flat white and help protect your liver at the same time!

08/10/2021

One of the first questions patients normally ask is, “How did I get Hepatitis C?” Many can pinpoint a time when, where and by what means they may have contracted the virus, but sometimes they are left with no answers because they don’t fit the risk list. Due to stigma everyone assumes the only way to contract Hepatitis C is by drug use, but this assumption is totally false. There are a great number of ways Hepatitis C is transmitted, and it really doesn’t matter how. If you have it, you need to take care of yourself and seek medical treatment from our friendly team.

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