Extrahepatic Manifestations of Hep C - Updated Fact Sheet
emilyjones said
Jun 26, 2019
Beyond the liver, HCV chronic infection leads to a multifaceted systemic disease. Some extrahepatic manifestations are immune mediated while others seem to be driven by chronic inflammation. Such extrahepatic manifestations should be well known by clinicians.
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-- Edited by Tig on Wednesday 26th of June 2019 09:16:46 AM
Tig said
Feb 21, 2018
Here’s a short article by Lucinda Porter, RN, on higher heart disease risk in patients with HCV. Thanks to Hepmag.com and Ms. Porter for the article.
Hi John.. well yes these health issues do look quite alarming when listed together, but remember that majority of people infected with Hep C won`t get many of these problems, if any at all. The most common symptom of having Hep C is fatigue but some of these issues that are included occur quite rarely. I would think that once the virus is cleared and SVR has been achieved then the risk of developing the cancers mentioned here would decrease.
Hi Marsha... I`m fine thanks.. enjoying being out in my garden at this time of year. I`m particularly fond of my avatar rose, it`s a climber with a very sweet scent.
Thanks Malcolm...that`s a good point and I think sometimes we expect too much too soon post tx and wonder why we haven`t returned to `normal` after being infected with this virus for decades.
JLynch30 said
Aug 2, 2015
sounds pretty dire? Do we still have an increased chance of some of these blood cancers after SVR?
coolheat said
Aug 2, 2015
Thanks Jill, very informative. Hope all is well with you, like your avatar. A Sweet Pink.
mallani said
Aug 1, 2015
Hi Jill,
That's a good, complete summary. It's important to realize that some of these extra-hepatic manifestations aren't cured by SVR , i.e. there may be permanent damage from the virus.
Most doctors have little experience in these.
Cinnamon Girl said
Aug 1, 2015
A very comprehensive updated fact sheet covering a wide variety of extrahepatic symptoms which can be associated with the Hep C virus.
With thanks to the HCV Advocates website, pdf format...
Beyond the liver, HCV chronic infection leads to a multifaceted systemic disease. Some extrahepatic manifestations are immune mediated while others seem to be driven by chronic inflammation. Such extrahepatic manifestations should be well known by clinicians.
More Information : Link removed. No pharmaceutical advertisements allowed, sorry!
-- Edited by Tig on Wednesday 26th of June 2019 09:16:46 AM
Here’s a short article by Lucinda Porter, RN, on higher heart disease risk in patients with HCV. Thanks to Hepmag.com and Ms. Porter for the article.
https://www.hepmag.com/blog/hepatitis-c-heart-disease
Hi John.. well yes these health issues do look quite alarming when listed together, but remember that majority of people infected with Hep C won`t get many of these problems, if any at all. The most common symptom of having Hep C is fatigue but some of these issues that are included occur quite rarely. I would think that once the virus is cleared and SVR has been achieved then the risk of developing the cancers mentioned here would decrease.
Hi Marsha... I`m fine thanks.. enjoying being out in my garden at this time of year. I`m particularly fond of my avatar rose, it`s a climber with a very sweet scent.
Thanks Malcolm...that`s a good point and I think sometimes we expect too much too soon post tx and wonder why we haven`t returned to `normal` after being infected with this virus for decades.
sounds pretty dire? Do we still have an increased chance of some of these blood cancers after SVR?
Thanks Jill, very informative. Hope all is well with you, like your avatar. A Sweet Pink.
Hi Jill,
That's a good, complete summary. It's important to realize that some of these extra-hepatic manifestations aren't cured by SVR , i.e. there may be permanent damage from the virus.
Most doctors have little experience in these.
A very comprehensive updated fact sheet covering a wide variety of extrahepatic symptoms which can be associated with the Hep C virus.
With thanks to the HCV Advocates website, pdf format...
http://hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/Extrahepatic.pdf