Patient's question:
I am 38 years old. Recently, I feel that my liver is very tired. I haven't had much appetite, and at night, I always feel a sharp pain in my stomach. I went to a nearby hospital for a check-up and was told it was liver disease. They advised me to get injections. What is hepatitis C?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis A is an acute intestinal infectious disease caused by the hepatitis A virus, primarily spread through the alimentary tract and daily contact. Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus, mainly spread through blood routes, such as intravenous drug use, the use of blood, blood products, and organs that have not been screened for hepatitis C virus. To prevent the occurrence of hepatitis, it is necessary to pay attention to good hygiene habits, food hygiene, sterilization of eating utensils, and measures such as using disposable syringes.