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.