A member asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with hepatitis c.

9 doctors weighed in across 8 answers

Ignore: Do: eat healthy, avoid obesity, see your doc regularly. Don't: drink alcohol, use acetaminophen.

Answered 6/8/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do get regular check ups. Do practice safe sex. Do practice universal precautions to prevent spread.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Ignore: Regular viral loads, interferon therapy, liver function studies, careful follow up with GI.

Answered 7/2/2014

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Ignore: So many great treatments are now available--Do see your doctor; Don't ignore this curable infection!

Answered 10/11/2014

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Don't share toothbrushes, practice safe sex, stay fit.

Answered 2/14/2015

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Ignore: Best time to get treated for Hepatitis C Genotype 1&2 is NOW... Talk to your provider.

Answered 4/9/2015

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Ignore: 75% of all patients with Hep C are Baby Boomers, born between 1945 and 1965.

Answered 8/26/2015

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Ignore: Avoid alcohol, get immunized for hep A and B, and see GI doc about therapies. Cure is possible!

Answered 12/14/2015

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