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Blood Test Done For HCV, LFT. It Is In Borderline. Advises And Treatment?

hi I am 27 yrs old man,In June 2012 i went for a blood donation. After blood donation the blood bank people called me and told I have to give blood samples for test once again. The next day they told me I am HCV reactive. My family doctor consult me AntiHCV test. At that time result was at border line valuing 2.72. Now i against tested AntiHCV and LFTs in May 2013. Now AntiHCV result is 2.60(Borderline) and in LFTs GLOBULINS value is 3.9 G/dl and A/G RATIO is 1.1. Do i required its treatment? Kindly advise me what i have to do. I am very worried whats going on with me can any one help me . If I have what the total cost for treatment in India. thanks in advance for reply.
Mon, 6 May 2013
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Hello, thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum
First of all I want to explain you that don't worry.
Hepatitis C is often asymptomatic and it is about in 90 % cases in India.
If infection is persistent (10% cases) it can be treated with medication.
Now note down that infection is asymptomatic but if it turns into chronic it may lead to scarring of liver and cirrhosis of liver, which leads to liver failure and liver cancer.
The liver failure may develops esophageal or gastric varices , which are fatal for life.
10 % cases are symptomatic and they have following symptoms but in MILD forms as,
Loss of appetite,
Fatigue,
Nausea,
Muscles pain,
Joints pain
Weight loss.

In your case nothing to worry as I have seen so many cases who tested + ve few yrs ago but still they are asymptomatic.
Spread due to blood transfusion ( if equipment are not sterilized)
Sexual relations ( controversial)
Tattooing ( most common cause)
Use of personal belongings ( rajor of infected person )
Good luck Dr. HET
JAUNDICE IS NOT SURE IN THESE CASES BUT IN SYMPTOMATIC CASES MAY BE.
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Blood Test Done For HCV, LFT. It Is In Borderline. Advises And Treatment?

Hello, thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum First of all I want to explain you that don t worry. Hepatitis C is often asymptomatic and it is about in 90 % cases in India. If infection is persistent (10% cases) it can be treated with medication. Now note down that infection is asymptomatic but if it turns into chronic it may lead to scarring of liver and cirrhosis of liver, which leads to liver failure and liver cancer. The liver failure may develops esophageal or gastric varices , which are fatal for life. 10 % cases are symptomatic and they have following symptoms but in MILD forms as, Loss of appetite, Fatigue, Nausea, Muscles pain, Joints pain Weight loss. In your case nothing to worry as I have seen so many cases who tested + ve few yrs ago but still they are asymptomatic. Spread due to blood transfusion ( if equipment are not sterilized) Sexual relations ( controversial) Tattooing ( most common cause) Use of personal belongings ( rajor of infected person ) Good luck Dr. HET JAUNDICE IS NOT SURE IN THESE CASES BUT IN SYMPTOMATIC CASES MAY BE.