Hepatitis C
Much like Hepatitis B, this infection is spread through bodily fluids such as blood. 30% of individuals who contract type C will see the disease cleared from their body within a year. If it 555doesn’t clear, Type C could become a chronic condition. Causes of infection can range from using unsterilized tattoo equipment to blood transfusions and needle stick injuries.
People who have Hepatitis C will feel better if they eat a well-balanced diet, exercise frequently, and avoid drinking alcohol and using drugs (you should generally avoid using drugs, just by the way).
Common Symptoms:
- General feeling of unwellness
- Tiredness
- Fatigue
- Pain in the upper right sector of the abdomen
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Muscle aches
Diagnosis:
- Antibody blood test
Over a period of 18 years, people with chronic Hep C (that is 6 months or more) can develop cirrhosis and liver fibrosis. Antiviral drugs cure Hep C in 95% of individuals who undergo treatment.
This is a deadly serious matter.
If you or your partner are not currently using protection, we ask you to re-evaluate your lifestyle choices. Some STDs carry chronic health risks, and we don’t want you to fall victim to them. So please, for your own sake, be safe.