The most severe effects of this disease include scarring or fibrosis of the liver.
This can lead tocirrhosis, a hardening and shrinking of the organ, and even cancer.
Men are disproportionately affected by cirrhosis in hepatitis C, compared to women.
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These are related to the progression of damage to the liver and arise in more prolonged, chronic cases.
Complications
Even more concerning is the well-established link between chronic cases of hepatitis C andliver cancer.
The best bet, oftentimes, is screening for this disease to prevent its progression.
Testing for hepatitis C can be of paramount importance for certain groups of men.
That said, with regular testing and prompt treatment, hepatitis C can be taken on.
If you have hepatitis C or believe you do, the best bet is to be proactive.
With the right support system, this disease can be taken on and eradicated.
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