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Web Sites
Celiac Disease
www.icondata.com/health/pedbase/files/CELIACDI.HTM
Columbia University Gastroen... |
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What is hepatitis?
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. There are numerous causes of
hepatitis, including viruses, alcohol, certain medications, autoimmune disorders
and inherited disorders. There are a number of viruses that can cause
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The medications approved for treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection are:
Interferon alfa-2b (Intron A, Peg-Intron), alfa-2a (Pegasys),
interferon alfacon-1 (Infergen): These medications fight hepatitis C by
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If your doctor suspects that you might have hepatitis C, he or she will order
a blood test to confirm the diagnosis. The blood tests for hepatitis C include
the following:
Anti-HCV (hepatitis C virus): This test looks for
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Please call your health care provider if your symptoms become severe or are
not controlled by the remedies prescribed to you.
Call your health care provider if you experience any of the following while
you are being treated for hepatitis C:
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As with treatment for any illness, there will be side effects from your
hepatitis C treatment. Most will be mild to moderately severe and can be
managed. Side effects are usually worse within the first few weeks of treatment
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