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Is The Cirrhosis Hepatitis C Related?

I was diagnosed with cirrhosis four years ago. I was a two beer drinker seldom used hard stuff, only 6 times in my life. I m now 77 and have stage 3 varices. I had triple open heart surgery 6 months ago and my bp is 112 over 62 most of the time. Looking into banding soon. DR has conclude that my cirrhosis is hep C caused. My medical is provided by the VA.
Wed, 19 Nov 2014
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Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

Yes, Hepatitis C and cirrhosis is closely linked.

Hepatitis C has potential of chronicity and ultimately lead to cirrhosis.

Because if this there is a varices and protein deficiency.

To halt the progress of the disease I advice you to stop drinking ahead. Take the liver protective, probiotics.

It will help you further progress of liver disease..

I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
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Is The Cirrhosis Hepatitis C Related?

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. Yes, Hepatitis C and cirrhosis is closely linked. Hepatitis C has potential of chronicity and ultimately lead to cirrhosis. Because if this there is a varices and protein deficiency. To halt the progress of the disease I advice you to stop drinking ahead. Take the liver protective, probiotics. It will help you further progress of liver disease.. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.