Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver which leads to inflammation and is caused by the Hepatitis C virus, type 1 being the most common in the US. Some of the symptoms of Hepatitis C are jaundice, stomach pain, loss of appetite, nausea, and fatigue. The virus spreads through the blood of body fluids of an infected person. So, hepatitis can be transmitted due to tattooing, body piercing, sharing needles, unprotected sex, and blood transfusion. Hepatitis C can be diagnosed through an antibody to HCV test. Hepatitis can develop into a chronic infection and can lead to conditions like liver cancer, liver cirrhosis or scarring of the liver. While there are vaccines for Hepatitis A and B, there is currently no vaccine available for Hepatitis C. Preventative measures and identifying symptoms at an early stage would be helpful in avoiding the adverse effects of this condition. It is recommended for Hepatitis C patients to get lots of rest and have plenty of liquids with a healthy diet and abstain from alcohol. Antiviral medications: Peginterferon is an antiviral drug to fight off the infection. A combination of Interferon therapy with ribavirin to enhance the chances of eliminating the virus from the body.

Whether you are undergoing Hepatitis C treatment or have recently won the battle, you must never stop caring for your liver. Despite being cured, Hepatitis C can leave your liver damaged to some extent. Fret not, most liver-related diseases can be prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle so you can treat yourself at home. Hepatitis C can further cause type 2 diabetes so if you control yourself on time then you will be able to control a lot of other diseases as well. For effective treatment to avoid liver damage caused by Hepatitis C you must routinely get yourself monitored by your physician and apply the following changes to your lifestyle: Forget alcohol, drugs, and smoking Most of us are well aware of the fact that alcohol damages our liver and drinking alcohol can be like drinking poison during this time. You must quit drugs and if you are a smoker then you should do something about it as soon as possible. Because these habits if addictive can further lead to liver cancer. Eat this type of food Ensuring you eat a balanced diet can give you good results. According to your stage get the correct diet chart from your doctor.