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What can a person with hcv infection do to protect their liver?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Howard Hack answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Avoid alcohol: People with hcv should undergo evaluation for treatment. Secondly, alcohol can contribute to liver damage so this needs to be used cautiously.

Answered 9/28/2016

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HCV: Yes, avoid alcohol. But, also discuss treatment options with a gastroenterologist or infectious disease specialist.

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/8/2013

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