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Was told i have mild fatty liver and to watch diet. would hep c test be required at this point? doc didn't order it.. all labs and enzymes nml
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No, it would not: Hep C is of course a concern, especially in older patients and ones with certain risk factors. In the absence of enzyme abnormalities or other symptomatology, fatty liver would not induce me to order a Hep C test.
Answered 5/24/2015
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Yes: I wouldn't insist you get it. I know people who don't. But you are young to be having this and it does tend to progress and it can be even caused by hep C or at least be made worse by it, and the cures for hep C are getting better all the time, so it's worth knowing.
Answered 5/24/2015
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Not helpful : Hepatitis C does not cause fatty liver and if you have normal liver enzymes I would not be concerned
Answered 5/18/2015
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