The hepatitis C virus, also known to the general public as the "affectionate killer", was identified relatively recently - some three decades ago. And an effective medicine has already been found against it, which allows to completely cure the sick. It would seem that there is nothing more to talk about. But there are few reasons to relax.
First, the treatment is extremely expensive (a course of any of the reliable certified drugs costs a fortune) and for this reason is not available to everyone (at least in our country).
Second, experienced doctors say that the risk of liver cancer, even in those who have recovered, remains much higher than in those who have never had hepatitis C.
Third, the FDA message prevents you from relaxing and exhaling. And it says about several registered cases of death of patients, proven to be associated with the use of just those - effective - antiviral drugs. The agency emphasizes that fatal therapy was carried out in patients with undiagnosed liver lesions. Experts associate the death of patients with the most pronounced stages of cirrhosis and fibrosis.
It is generally accepted that the hepatitis C virus is a hepatic virus. It turns out - not only. Experts attribute the virus itself to pro-inflammatory factors. It turns out that it contributes to any inflammatory process in the body. Anyone! That is why those who have had the disease have a much higher risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and kidney damage. In addition, they have a high risk of developing malignant neoplasms.
And also, even after hepatitis C, it would seem, has been defeated, the liver should be maintained. Maintain at all times by observing a special diet and constantly consulting your doctor. You should also take care of your overall health by monitoring the processes taking place in the body and constantly listening to changes in it.
Yes, the "affectionate killer" received a powerful blow with the development of effective drugs. WHO even plans to completely defeat him, but a dangerous disease does not pass without a trace for patients and has a lot of negative consequences. And this cannot be discounted. So it is too early to talk about the victory over the disease. Today, hepatitis C continues to destroy lives and health.
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