Patient's question:
Normal ALT levels, viral load turned negative, medication stopped after one year, no other medications taken in the meantime. Post, tests showed only positive antibodies, while all other indicators were normal. How should hepatitis C be treated?Doctor's answer:
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) can directly cause liver damage and is proportional to the viral load. After HCV infection, about 85% progress to chronic hepatitis, and 1/3 develop into cirrhosis within 20-30 years. Therefore, active treatment is necessary. The recommended medication is [drug name], with a dosage of 300 units, administered three times a week, for a 12-month course. Combining treatments may reduce efficacy. I hope my explanation is helpful to you! In fact, having hepatitis C is not (terrible), and patients should believe they can overcome the disease. As long as symptoms are detected early and symptomatic treatment is provided, the chances of alleviating the condition and recovering are very high.