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What Is The Treatment For Hep-c Cirrhosis?
I have cirrhosis hep c. Portal hypertension and hepatic enthapothlly I m on twn medications injection of testosterone levels were very low now injection of cypinat testosterone excuse my spelling meld score is 16 .. meds generals,xifaxon 550 2daily,furosemide 2a day,spirononlactone,prilosec,vitamin supplement and methadone. My doctor is saying that he can t treat the hep c because my body won t take it what should I do
Mon, 15 Feb 2016
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Thanks for asking query on HCM. Your doctor is right in saying that hep C cant be treated at your present condition. You need to be evaluated for liver transplant as your MELD is 16. You continue supportive medications and be in constant touch of your liver specialist doctor.
Take care
Thanks for asking query on HCM. Your doctor is right in saying that hep C cant be treated at your present condition. You need to be evaluated for liver transplant as your MELD is 16. You continue supportive medications and be in constant touch of your liver specialist doctor.
Take care
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