How can chronic HCV virus ( C ) hepatitis treated?

Answer 1

the only success is antiviral chemotherapy-depending on your genotype...your genotype will indicate how long treatment is

the antiviral meds are interferon and ribavirin

Answer 2

Silymarin has only been shown to lower liver enzyme levels; it does nothing to eradicate the virus. The latest treatment is pegylated interferon (shots- once per week for 48 weeks) plus ribavirin pills. There is a 57-80% chance of being a sustained responder, depending on which genotype you have. It is treatable. I went through treatment 6 years ago and have been clear of the virus since. I have my energy back, and I'm grateful to be a responder. The treatment is a mild form of chemo, but with milder side effects than chemo. My best advice is to educate yourself about the treatment & disease, join a local support group so the people who have been through it can help you and advise you. Plus it's nice not to feel alone. Best wishes.

Answer 3

Hi there.

I might be of help. my father has been diagnosted with hepatisis C a couple of years ago. he got it by receiving blood transfusions in the 80's.

for a treatment my dad took one with 'interferon shoots'. he had to took a sabatical year while on the treatment. he had to give a shot in his lap once every 3 days. the first day, he felt really bad and was grumpy (well more than usual) and very tired. on the other days, he felt better. he lost a lot of weigth during this treatment and had to get blood tested once every 3 months i think. after the treatment was completed, his hepatologist said there is 'no noticable traces of the virus in his blood'. but he still has to keep being check 2 times a year, to see if it comes back or not. Ive heard this treatment is very expensive but my dad had insurances so...

Answer 4

we've also shown that silymerin (milk thistle) can be as effective as interferon administration.