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What Is The Latest Treatment For Hep-c?

I have had problems with circulation in my legs and they are both severely swollen. Mostly the left calf is swollen. I have had DVT in the same leg but it s been 15 years ago. I also have hep c. I never have any energy or feel like doing anything. My husband just died in Feb. from liver failure, he was 45 years old. What are the latest treatments for hep c and should I have a biopsy or just a liver panel?
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
Recently FDA has approved sofusbuvir for the treatment of hepatitis C and it is found to be very effective.
You need to undergo tests to find the genotype of hep C and the RNA levels ( viral load) before starting the treatment.
I hope that answers your query.
Regards.
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What Is The Latest Treatment For Hep-c?

Hi there, Thanks for posting in HCM. Recently FDA has approved sofusbuvir for the treatment of hepatitis C and it is found to be very effective. You need to undergo tests to find the genotype of hep C and the RNA levels ( viral load) before starting the treatment. I hope that answers your query. Regards.