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<h3 style="display: none;">Hepatitis C Virus Comes Unnoticed</h3>
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<div>There are several types of hepatitis viruses, and hepatitis C virus is one disease you should not underestimate because hepatitis C virus is transmitted through blood and sexual contact. Once infected, liver cells are gradually destroyed, leading to cirrhosis and liver cancer, which can ultimately be life-threatening.</div>
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<h4><span style="color: #00826a;">Who is at risk?</span></h4>
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<li>Those who have received blood or blood components due to illness</li>
<li>Those with sexual behavior involving frequent partner changes</li>
<li>Sharing items with others such as razors, toothbrushes, or sharp objects contaminated with blood, for example, tattooing or ear piercing</li>
<li>Those who share drug injection equipment</li>
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<h4><span style="color: #00826a;">Symptoms</span><strong><span style="color: #00826a;"><br />
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<p>Hepatitis C virus is a silent threat that can come without warning because there are no symptoms or warning signs in the early stages. Most people find out when they have an annual health check-up, blood test before donating blood, or when symptoms appear. The symptoms usually appear after the infection has been present for a long time, causing liver deterioration, fatigue, and progressing to cirrhosis or liver cancer. Additionally, hepatitis C virus can trigger an overactive immune response and cause abnormalities in various systems such as low platelet count, lymphoma, diabetes, and thyroid dysfunction. Therefore, it is important to observe any abnormalities in your body and have regular health check-ups.</p>
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<h4><span style="color: #00826a;">Diagnosis<strong><br />
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<p>The best way to detect and treat hepatitis C promptly is through regular annual health check-ups. In cases of abnormalities or suspicion of hepatitis C, doctors will perform blood tests to detect the virus. If the virus is found, an ultrasound will be done to check for cirrhosis or liver cancer. In cases where results are unclear, additional tests such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be required. In many cases, doctors may also perform a liver biopsy for pathological examination to confirm the diagnosis.</p>
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<h4><span style="color: #00826a;">Treatment<strong><br />
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<p>Treatment involves using two types of oral medications: interferon group drugs combined with Sofosbuvir and Daclatasvir, which provide good efficacy with about a 90% chance of curing hepatitis C virus infection. Side effects are minimal, and these medications can be used in patients with cirrhosis, chronic kidney failure, or organ transplant recipients. The duration of treatment depends on the physician’s discretion for each patient.</p>
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<h4 class="paragraph"><span style="color: #00826a;">Self-care to stay away from hepatitis C virus</span></h4>
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<li>Avoid unnecessary blood transfusions and blood component exposure</li>
<li>Avoid contact with the blood of infected individuals; if contact is necessary, always wear gloves</li>
<li>Avoid behaviors involving frequent partner changes and do not have sexual intercourse with someone infected with hepatitis C virus</li>
<li>Prevent infection by avoiding tattooing and body piercing</li>
<li>Do not share sharp objects with others, such as toothbrushes, razors, or nail clippers</li>
<li>Avoid alcoholic beverages as they accelerate liver inflammation</li>
<li>Do not self-medicate as inappropriate drugs may worsen liver inflammation</li>
<li>Have regular annual health check-ups</li>
<li>For those diagnosed with the virus, strictly follow the doctor’s treatment recommendations</li>
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<div>However, although hepatitis C virus infection can occur without warning signs, what we can do is have an annual health check-up. Early detection and treatment lead to better outcomes and allow for careful self-care to prevent related diseases from developing.</div>
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<div style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>Dr. Sirinthip Srideemma</strong></span></div>
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Hepatitis C virus is a disease you should not underestimate because it can be transmitted through blood directly from an infected person, which causes liver damage, leading to cirrhosis or liver cancer, and eventually death.

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