Hepatitis C virus infection primarily affects the liver but can also damage the kidneys by causing inflammation and reducing their ability to filter waste properly. People with hepatitis C face an ...

That unexplained fatigue dragging you down for weeks. The slight yellowing around your eyes that you blamed on poor lighting. The vague abdominal discomfort you’ve been treating with over-the-counter ...

The virus can cause problems such as brain fog, fatigue, and memory trouble. The good news: These cognitive problems can be reversed. Hepatitis C is known for damaging the liver, but that’s not the ...

If you’ve heard of hepatitis C (hepa-what?!), you might think of actress Pamela Anderson, who was diagnosed with the disease in the early 2000s. Or maybe you associate it with people who have ...

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