Main symptoms of Hepatitis C
In most cases, Hepatitis C proceeds unnoticed for an infected person. He feels quite well for a long time and usually cannot determine the period when his health deteriorated.
Some people have unspecific symptoms on early stages of the disease, such as:
-weakness;
-tiredness;
-headaches;
In extremely rare cases: dark urine staining, stool discoloration, yellowing of the sclera (white of eye) and skin, as well as itching of the skin may also be observed.
In cases when chronic Hepatitis C remains undetected for many years and progresses to the stage of liver cirrhosis, more serious symptoms occur such as:
-weight loss;
-abdominal dropsy or ascites;
-hemorrhage from the veins of the esophagus;
-encephalopathy.
If you suspect infection with the Hepatitis C virus or antibodies to this virus have been detected as a result of laboratory testing, it is important to contact a medical organization immediately. Only a doctor will be able to determine the need for further examination and treatment.