What Is Hepatitis A Or B

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Hepatitis (plural hepatitides) is a medical condition defined by the inflammation of the liver and characterized by the presence of inflammatory cells in the tissue of the organ. The name is from the Greek hepar (παρ), the root being hepat- (πατ-), meaning liver, and suffix -itis, meaning "inflammation" (c. 1727).[1] The condition can be self-limiting (healing on its own) or can progress to fibrosis (scarring) and cirrhosis. Hepatitis may occur with limited or no...

In early 2019, I began training for a marathon in Vancouver, BC, scheduled for May 2, 2019. Additionally, I was averaging 250 Grouse Grinds per year (often referred to as the "natural stair master"). At 65 years old, I was in very good health for my age. Being able to complete the Grouse Grind in 35-40 minutes put me in the top 10% of all participants. However, in April 2019, I started taking Epclusa. To provide some background: I was diagnosed with Hepatitis C in 1973 in Ontario, Canada. After this diagnosis, I stopped using drugs and changed my lifestyle habits. Despite the fact that doctors and specialists confirmed I was in great shape, the Canadian Medical Association strongly recommended that I take Epclusa. This turned out to be a big mistake. Within one week of starting ...

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Im halfway through a 12 week course and am exhausted for no reason.... I have only been sick twice from the drug but other than that a dull headache with sort of fogginess and extreme tiredness is really the only side effects for me... slightly upset in the stomach but I was before I started.... I was just reading that others felt tired too, well I hope it goes away soon... I thought I was just getting fat and lazy... hehe ## Everything you've listed can be normal side effects of this medication, according to the U.S. FDA. You may also experience stomach pain and diarrhea. They should go away, once you finish your course of treatment, but many people have reported that it sometimes takes a few months. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I started taking Harvoni 2 weeks ago. I...

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Hi. I was wondering if anybody with hep-c also has c.o.p.d? I've recently been diagnosed. I have geno-3. I'm 64yrs old, feel totally confused. My dr isn't very clued up on hep-c and is not much help at all. I feel that doing treatment for hvc would be just too hard with breathing issues. Thanks. P.s. - The Atrovent puffer is now giving me urine retention. (great)

I am taking livolin for a liver problem (Hepatitis B) and have been advised to take it for a month. I want to know if chronic Hepatitis B can be cured? Also, what are the side effects of livolin? ## good morning, I have hepatitis b for more than 7 years now, can I take livolin forte. and for how long. can it help ## Hello Celibba, I'm sorry to hear that you got a Hepatitis B infection. I have good news and bad news. I'll start with the bad news, I was unable to find any credible case studies showing that Livolin can help cure Hepatitis B. The good news is that Hepatitis B is an infection that attacks your liver, but when treated it often does not stay long. Livolin Forte is a foreign supplement not regulated by the FDA which reportedly aids the liver by maintaining tissues in th...

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Symptoms new treatments and how effective are these treatments and is there a cure. How many types of hepatitis are there ## Hello, Amentha! How are you? I think the most successful new meducation is Harvoni, which many people reporting a full 'cure' of Hep C, though a few have reported relapsing, after completing their course of treatment. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and diarrhea. There are 2 Hepatitis viruses, as listed by the NIH, A; B and C. Not all are 'curable', so to speak and no doctor can promise an actual cure. Can anyone that's been on this treatment chime in? ## Oh and I forgot about the other two, D and E, though they are very rare.

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I am on 24 weeks treatment I did 1 month and a half with harvoni and ribavirin stop the ribavirin and my liver enzymes Alt and Ast were up in my blood works then on my next blood works 14 weeks into treatment my enzymes went down again. I don't know if it was the virus resistance. ## Ribavirin has been known to affect the liver, and to cause side effects, including elevated liver enzymes on blood work, so it may have just been due to taking it. Ref: Medline Plus Ribavirin Other side effects may include nausea, insomnia, memory loss, diarrhea, and cough, according to FDA reports. Did your doctor feel there was any reason to be concerned? Harvoni can also cause side effects, such as nausea, muscle pain, dizziness, irritability, headache, and tiredness. Ref: Medline Plus Harvoni

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Do methadone clinics check for hep-c in the annual blood draws? Kinda trying to figure out when I contracted it. ## Not usually, in most cases, they only check for medication compliance, according to FDA regulations. Methadone also carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. Have you had any other possible exposures, such as in a hospital, your doctor's office, or intimately? ## Rubbish. The blood test that is ordered by Methadone clinics is very narrow in scope, and is used to assess the condition of your liver due to increased risk of Hepatitis C. They can also, with your consent, check for HIV and Hep C.

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What narcotic pain meds could my doctor safely prescribe as someone who has been diagnosed with Hepatitis C? Also, I have been prescribed Suboxone. Is this a problem with this diagnosis? I have a terrible doctor who manages to see 20 patients in less than an hour by ushering us all in and out in 5 minutes or less...so I haven't been able to ask her. ## Zydot, Unfortunately in your position the issue isn't with time management or your Hep-C . You must find another provider concerned enough about your welfare to treat you with the respect you deserve.There are narcotic pain meds that can be safely utilized but if your already receiving suboxone I question the effectiveness that these Rx's would have on your pain. Seek a referal for a competent medical provider as they will ass...

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ran a test recently and comfirm to be having hepatitis.try lamuvidine and later stop after a month cos was better.later started having some pains in my Tommy.and was advise to try aldactone.i need to be sound for my family want to knw which drug is best effective.thanks ## wants know if aldactone and essential forth can best treat my hepatitis ## Aldactone is not used to treat hepatitis, it is a potassium sparing diuretic, according to NIH reports, and is most commonly used to treat severe acne, high blood pressure, certain cardiac conditions, and fluid retention. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, hypotension, and headache. (NDC for more details 0025-1031) Additionally, it has been known to induce hepatitis in some people t...

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I was told by my doctor that it is very bad to smoke marijuana when you have hep c and if you're going to do it to use a filtering pipe. I was told I could buy one at a headshop. Is there anyone with true or false info on this? Thank you all. ## I am not aware of any research showing this, but I am also not a doctor. All the research I've read lists no warnings about it with various medications, or various medical conditions. As I said, I am not a doctor, so I can only speak as to the research articles and studies that I've read, and there are always some exceptions to certain this, for instance the NIH does warn that smoking it may not be safe for people with COPD, chronic bronchitis, or asthma. And adequate studies have not been down to test its interactions with some medi...

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what can the doc give me for the pain ## my downsyndrome daughter is 46, she has hep c (blood trans. in 1984 and symptoms started 5 yrs ago and diagnosed 3 1/2 yrs,ago.She is in alot of pain in the abdomen and particularly after each bowel movement . She was on tylenol 3 and now on percacet 325mg. It is not strong enough . This pain after the b/m has been going on for over 3 yrs and all avenues have been explored/tested. Just this past 2-3 months she has started getting much worse with the pain. Dr. has given her percacet as stomach is very acidic, plus ranitadine. Any one have suggestions as to why? Her liver is pretty good, but more tests next week. She has lost 38 lbs since Jan.2011, and a total of 54 lbs. in 3 yrs. She is now 131 lbs., in bed 24/7 but gets up to the washroom and doe...

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I have hep-c and finally found a Dr to give me Suboxone but I'm worried that when they find out I have hep-c they won't give it to me. I live in OKC, so does anyone know if I'll be able to receive the medication? Can you only get Subutex if you have Hepatitis C? ## Do not even mention your hep-c. It will complicate everything. Just take the suboxone and get on with your life. Also, you will have more energy taking suboxone. I know how hep-c zaps your energy. Enjoy your life. Good luck to you. Editor's note: we do not verify the credentials of our users and nothing stated is intended as medical advice. ## Will a doctor prescribe me Subutex if I have Hepatitis C? ## The Naloxone in Suboxone has not been known to aggravate such liver conditions, according to details listed ...

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Hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) is a human immunoglobulin that is used to prevent the development of hepatitis B[2] and is used for the treatment of acute exposure to HBsAg.[3][4][5] Contents 1 Medical uses 1.1 Concomitant vaccination 2 Preparation 3 Brand names 4 See also 5 References 6 External links Medical uses HBIG is indicated as a postexposure prophylaxis for people at risk to develop hepatitis B because they h...

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Hepatitis B vaccine is a vaccine that prevents hepatitis B.[10] The first dose is recommended within 24 hours of birth with either two or three more doses given after that.[10] This includes those with poor immune function such as from HIV/AIDS and those born premature.[10] It is also recommended that health-care workers be vaccinated.[11] In healthy people routine immunization results in more than 95% of people being protected.&...

i am suffring from tb AND THEN DOCTOR prescribed to use ATK-4 after two weeks i felt fever then docotor suggested for SGOT(=93), SGPT(=63), then docotor told me to stop atk4 intead i am using some other medicine is it ok or when should i start atk4 again?

I am suffering from hepatitis B and numbness in my left arm and left foot. I have been seeking for treatment to help me get these diseases/ sicknesses off my body. now someone has just helped me with this somazina 1000 mg to treat these sigknesses, I could like to know if this medicin is helpfulto me. ## Hello, Fallah! How are you? No, I don't think Somazina is going to help. It contains the active ingredient Citicoline, which is actually just a mental alertness aid. Learn more Citicoline details here. What has your doctor advised?

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I have been on Suboxone since 2007 and it has always done wonders for me I started out on it for Opiate Addiction But am now on it for Pain management and they said I would be on it for the rest of my life. But Recently I have been getting bad pains in my side where my liver is and it makes my tongue raw and my throat swell, So I had Blood work done and found out that I am Positive for Hep C. Will this allow me to be switched to Subutex instead of Suboxone? Because I have been taking Subutex recently and they Dont give me any issues with my tongue or my throat or hurt my liver, Does anyone know if this will allow me to be switched to Subutex? ## Yes, your doctor should be able to switch you. Suboxone contains Naloxone, to neutralize other narcotics while someone is under treatment with ...

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The new Hepatitis C medication. I haven't gotten a straight answer to this day. Can you answer these 3 questions or any 1 of them. 1. What is it called? 2. Do you have to use it in combination with interferon in order for it to work; or can it work without interferon? 3. How do the doctors decide if the patient can tolerate it? ## Connie-Bristol-Mayers is still in clinicals with a new medication that will cure Hep C in a week.. I was in the first trial, had one of the highest viral loads EVER (25 years infected). I took a couple pills twice a day for a month. The viral load was COMPLETELY GONE in 7days. It has yet to go to the FDA. It WILL get a rush and it is anticipated to hit the market in 1-2 years. I TOOK NO INTERFERON OR OTHER DRUGS. Do you have other questions? ## Sorry, late...

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Hepatitis A vaccine is a vaccine that prevents hepatitis A.[1] It is effective in around 95% of cases and lasts for at least twenty years and possibly a person's entire life.[2] If given, two doses are recommended beginning after the age of one.[1] It is given by injection into a muscle.[1] The first hepatitis A vaccine was approved in Europe in 1991, and the United States in 1995.[3] It is on the World Health Org...