Hep C and Liver After Treatment?

Question

My friend is to start treatment for 6 months for hep c genotype 2. He has never drank alcohol and I was wondering if his liver will be able to recover and last him a lifetime if treatment is succesful. I would ask the specialist but he is too busy to answer questions and is quite abrupt.

Answer 1

First of all, your friend will more than likely end up with a sustained viral response given his genotype is 2a or 2b. This genotype responds well to antiviral chemotherapy. Six months is the normal treatment time for this genotype as well.
As long as your friend remains 'sustained' over a year or more after treatment, he would then be considered cured.
He will always test positive for antibodies, but will no longer have the active virus.

As for herbs and the like, the ONLY herb that is SAFE to take with HCV infection is that of Milk Thistle. It is usually taken by those who have higher than normal ALT and AST levels and should ONLY be taken if your doctor is aware of it.

*Please folks, do not tell a person to follow any sort of herbal concoction or other non traditional treatment. You do NOT know the complexities of HCV infection, therefor, many types of treatments are dangerous, not just to the liver organ, but others as well because usually there are other organs severely affected by HCV infection. Remember, HCV only needs the liver to produce it's quasispecies, HCV is found in all organs and tissues. HCV has over 150 symtpoms or commonly dubbed as 'bi-directional diseases'.

HCV is not that simple folks!

Usually if there is any type of liver damage prior to chemo, the liver damage will be reduced by half.

Answer 2

There should be no problem.I had the Hep C and went through the Peg-Intron treatment for 11 months.They wouldn't have given him the treatment without first checking to make sure his liver was in good shape.I don't know his specifics but I would say he won't have any probelms afterwards.Damn thats one UGLY treatment.I wish him the best.

Answer 3

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. There are broadly two kinds of hepatitis (Jaundice) , infectious and serum. The disease is primarily caused by a virus which affects the liver's functioning. The liver gets impaired and is unable to function properly. When the liver is affected, it is unable to efficiently purify blood, store vitamins and other nutrients essential for proper functioning of the body, release bile for digestion and release glycogen for reserve energy.

From the above it will be obvious that the body will experience symptoms such as nausea, indigestion, weakness, a desire to rest and sleep, dark colored urine and finally yellow colored skin and eyes.

Infectitious Hepatitis is caused by contaminated water and food (carrying the virus). Some other common causes are excessive alcohol which impairs the liver and sea food from contaminated water sources. The other kind of hepatitis-Serum is caused by un sterilized hypodermic syringes and shared needles. There are multiple causes of Hepatitis including toxic chemicals, reactions to different medicines ( drugs), As the name suggests , blood from infectious Hepatitis patients needs to be handled with care as this disease can spread through contact. Hepatitis is categorized into A, B , C depending upon the cause. The net effect is the same- Liver impairment. The treatment of the different kinds of Hepatitis in allopathic medicine is different depending upon the cause. In this article we will discuss some natural and alternative cures and solutions to stimulate the Liver functioning.

One Homeopathic Remedy that works well to stimulate the liver is Lycopodium. This remedy taken in potency 200 CH , once every day in the morning for 10-12 days has a beneficial effect on the Liver. It is important to consult a Homeopathic doctor to get remedies targeted to the specific symptoms being experienced by the patient. Homeopathy can be effective in treating this problem but the patent needs regular supervision.

A Fresh Pineapple slice dipped in honey refrigerated over night is a great booster for the Liver. Try this natural remedy for 15 days to find better liver functioning.

Blend Pineapple juice 10 grams with turmeric powder 2 grams, and 3 grams crystal sugar. Take this concoction twice a day for faster recovery from this disease.

6 grams of turmeric powder in a small glass butter milk taken once a day will also help in the recovery.

Radish juice with jaggery is a good stimulant for the liver. Take 40 grams of Radish juice mixed with 10 grams of jaggery once or twice a day for 10 days to find marked improvement.

Fresh Sugarcane juice taken once daily for 2- 3 weeks is an excellent tonic for the stimulation of the liver. This boosts energy levels and keeps the patient active with a better appetite and enthusiasm for recovery.

The recovery can be judged by regular blood tests which chart the functioning of the liver. A doctor will guide the patient with the correct diet which is most essential for recovery from this problem. Normally , a very light boiled and bland diet of vegetables which can be easily digested will be recommended. Alcohol will be totally banned and can be fatal.

This disease is primarily best treated with natural liver stimulants. Diabetes can be an added complication which can negate the use of many traditional remedies. It is best to discuss all possible natural remedies you may be interested in trying with a doctor before starting the same.

Answer 4

Have your friend take a daily dose of MILK THISTLE for his liver. A liver is the one organ that CAN grow back, healthily. The milk thistle is so wonderful for livers that need healing. It is a cheap, natural med, made just from the milk weed that grows in the mountains, in my area. It is often suggested by doctors for people who may have a liver that needs healing.

Answer 5

Eat a balanced and healthy diet and increase your physical activity. In addition to limiting calories, avoid diets rich in refined, rapidly digested carbohydrates. This includes limiting foods such as bread, grits, rice, potatoes, corn, and concentrated sugar that is found in sports drinks and juice.

My friend who used to suffer from liver diseases in 1 years, she had treated by many ways based on the information on the book .As a result of becoming heathier and more feel comfortable. you can see the book in oder to understand more at: http://adola.net/go/fattyliver-bible/

Hope that it is useful for you!