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Cirrhosis and Hepatitis C: Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis Chronic hepatitis C can result in severe complications, including permanent scarring of the liver (cirrhosis) Prompt diagnosis and treatment can help reduce the risk of long-term liver
Overview of the management of chronic hepatitis C virus infection The acute process is self-limited, rarely causes hepatic failure, and usually leads to chronic infection Chronic HCV infection often follows a progressive course over many years and can ultimately result in cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and the need for liver transplantation
Hepatitis C, Chronic - Hepatic and Biliary Disorders - Merck Manual . . . Hepatitis C is a common cause of chronic hepatitis It is often asymptomatic until manifestations of chronic liver disease occur Diagnosis is confirmed by finding positive anti-HCV and positive HCV RNA ≥ 6 months after initial infection
Treatment of HCV in Persons with Cirrhosis - Hepatitis C Individuals with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and cirrhosis have an increased risk of developing severe liver-related complications, including hepatic decompensation, hepatocellular cancer, and death
Can Hepatitis C Cause Cirrhosis of the Liver? Studies have found that up to 50% of people with chronic Hepatitis C infection eventually develop cirrhosis an advanced form of liver disease
Hepatitis C and cirrhosis: Whats the link? - Medical News Today Emerging treatments for hepatitis C may help to reduce the likelihood that hepatitis C-related liver cirrhosis will occur A person with hepatitis C can develop scarring of the liver, known as
Hepatitis C: Your Risk for Cirrhosis | Kaiser Permanente Some people who have chronic hepatitis C will go on to develop cirrhosis —severe liver damage and scarring—after a period of about 20 years or more Certain factors may affect how quickly problems such as cirrhosis or liver cancer develop The way cirrhosis develops depends on: How much liver damage you had when you were diagnosed
Chronic Hepatitis C - Texas Liver Institute Chronic hepatitis C can cause cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer Researchers estimate that at least 20 percent of patients with chronic hepatitis C develop cirrhosis, a process that takes at least 10 to 20 years Liver failure from chronic hepatitis C is one of the most common reasons for liver transplants in the United States
Clinical manifestations and natural history of chronic hepatitis C . . . Approximately 5 to 30 percent of chronically infected individuals develop cirrhosis over a 20- to 30-year period of time This topic will review the clinical features associated with chronic HCV infection and factors associated with the progression of chronic liver disease
Hepatitis C Complications: Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, and More People with chronic hepatitis C can experience liver damage Below, we’ll explore the potential complications of hepatitis C in greater detail We’ll also discuss ways to treat and potentially