Question 1

can hepatitis c cause lots of unbearable pain?

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Where?: Hepatitis c can cause a number of problems like neuropathy that can be painful. But usually it does not cause severe pain anywhere. What exactly is the problem?

Question 2

does hepatitis c cause skin outbreaks?

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HEPATITIS C: It is sometimes associated  with  porphyria cutanea tarda.

Question 3

could hepatitis c cause immunodeficiency?

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Very unlikely: Very unlikely, unless same individual is coinfected by HIV,

Question 4

do you think having had hepatitis c cause pancreas to stop producing insulin?

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No evidence of that: Hi. All the data I've seen for type 2 diabetes in HCV have to do with liver effects of HCV on causing/contributing to insulin resistance. I've seen no data for HCV effects on beta cell function or survival.

Question 5

what is typical cause for hepatitis c?

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Body fluid exchange: The most common reason for a hepatitis c infection is due to body fluid exposure, especially blood (i.e. Transfusion).

Question 6

does lupus cause hepatitis c or b?

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Lupus and Hepatitis: Nope. Absolutely not. I would be very curious what made you think that lupus can cause a viral infection of the liver.  Hepatitis b and c are distinct viruses that can infect and damage the liver.  Infections are not caused by other kinds of illnesses but by the very bugs they are named after.

Question 7

is hepatitis c caused by an exchange of bodily fluid?

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HCV transmission: Most common route in the US is via IV drug usage. Very small risk with sexual contact but possible.

Question 8

can hepatitis c cause liver failure?

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Absolutely: Hepatitis c is the number one reason people need a liver transplant in the us. It is estimated that about a third of people with hepatitis c will eventually develop severe liver damage. But it can take 20 to 40 years for cirrhosis to develop. The most important things to do are to stop drinking alcohol and discuss your need for treatment, taking into account all the new drugs in development.

Question 9

can liver damage from alcohol cause hepatitis c?

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No: Hepatitis A, B, and C are caused by three different viruses:  Hepatitis A virus, Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus. A person has to get the virus from something or somebody, and the virus has to multiply in his body and infect his liver cells in order to cause hepatitis disease. The viruses do not live in alcohol. Liver damage IS the hepatitis. Liver damage doesn't cause hepatitis A, B, or C.

Question 10

can hepatitis c cause neuropathy or parasthesia? if so, can it be reversed when cured?

Accepted Answer

: No, it cannot.

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