Patient's question:
My father-in-law has hepatitis C. Today, I went to the hospital to get a long-acting interferon shot. The doctor said he would have a fever and flu-like symptoms after the shot. But now, 12 hours after the second shot, he hasn't had any reaction at all. How is hepatitis C treated?Doctor's answer:
The classic antiviral treatment for hepatitis C is pegylated interferon alpha-2a combined with ribavirin, with a course lasting over a year. In addition to timely treatment for hepatitis C, patients should maintain a positive mindset to face the disease. Only in this way can patients receive timely and appropriate treatment. At the same time, they should pay close attention to their dietary care, primarily focusing on light foods and avoiding stimulating and cold foods, believing that this will surely drive away hepatitis C.