Complications
... A small number of people infected with hepatitis C fight off the virus on their own without any permanent damage. For the rest, the disease settles in and slowly attacks the liver, although even then,...

Treatment
... A diagnosis of HCV doesn''t necessarily mean you need treatment. The National Institutes of Health recommends treatment for HCV if you have: A positive test result indicating hepatitis C virus circula...

Self-care
... If you receive a diagnosis of hepatitis C, your doctor will likely recommend certain lifestyle changes. These measures will help keep you healthy longer and protect the health of others as well: Elimi...

Complementary and alternative medicine
... In Europe, the herb milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used for centuries to treat jaundice and other liver disorders. Today, scientific studies have confirmed that the chief constituent of milk...