People are usually surprised when they discover that they have Hepatitis C in Westchester County, New Rochelle, Bronxville, White Plains, Yonkers, NY, and the surrounding areas, as they can’t recall what they did that would have lead to that diagnosis. While not common, you can become infected by sharing things like razors and toothbrushes, or from being exposed to instruments in a dental office, medical office, or even a hairdresser if their equipment is not properly sterilized and cleaned. Regardless of how you contracted Hepatitis C, our team at Gastroenterology of Hudson Valley can help provide a Hepatitis C treatment regimen. There are several options for treating Hepatitis C and for many people, they will end up cured. Contact us today to learn more about our Hepatitis C treatment options.
Pay Attention to Your Symptoms
As is typical, the symptoms of Hepatitis C and other issues often have many similarities. Things such as fatigue, joint pain, abdominal pain, body aches, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, and other symptoms can all point to Hepatitis C. While you may think that these symptoms would come on quickly, they instead could take months to years to manifest, which also goes to the difficulty of diagnosing Hepatitis C.
There are some different tests and observances that professionals like ours do that can help narrow down the possibility of it being Hepatitis C. We may also order blood tests to be done that can help confirm things. Once we have a confirmation that Hepatitis C is the culprit, there are several different medications that you can try to help fight it.
What To Do Once You Are Diagnosed
With our professional team, we will help you to monitor your treatment option to make sure that things are progressing. But patients are also encouraged to help themselves by taking a number of actions that can help your liver. Cutting back, or even quitting the consumption of alcohol, quitting smoking, as well as considering getting vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B. Having a proper diet, following the above recommendations, as well as your medication will provide you with a great chance to live a long, full life.
Hepatitis C has multiple strains, and it helps with treatment to know what strain you have, as well as how much of the virus is in your body. Our team at Gastroenterology of Hudson Valley has worked with patients from all over Westchester County, New Rochelle, Bronxville, White Plains, Yonkers, NY, and the surrounding areas, and we can help provide you hope and a path to a possible cure. Talk with our team today to learn more.