Patient's question:
Lately, I've been feeling very tired, with no energy in my whole body and weak limbs. Besides dizziness and dizzying pain, seeing greasy food makes me feel nauseous and even causes dry heaves. I have no appetite for any food, and I also have some discomfort in my liver area, with mild stinging pain. My deep sleep at night isn't good either—I can't fall asleep easily and often have vivid dreams. After a thorough check-up at a hospital in town, I found out I have hepatitis C. My good friend is very worried and a bit upset, not knowing what to do. I wonder how long I can live if I don't get treated.Did the doctor say that hepatitis C doesn't need treatment?
Doctor's answer:
After contracting hepatitis C, it can cause damage to liver function, but some patients may also be asymptomatic. If symptoms do appear, it is necessary to go to a local regular hospital or medical institution for thorough examinations, including liver function tests, to confirm the required treatment. If it does not cause damage to liver function, the general impact is not significant. However, after about 20 to 30 years of infection, it may lead to liver cirrhosis, which is often a more serious progression of liver disease, as well as complications such as liver cancer.