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Gall Stone Stuck. Advised Removal Of Gall Bladder Due To Flare Up Of Hep C. Opinion?
i ve just had a gal stone get stuck went to hospital they said hep c is flared up bad and rthey will remove gal bladder later this month i will then go to someome to see about getting on interfiron (something like that) i concerned about quality of life and how long i could have to live. I found out ihave had hep c 13 years ago and it has never been a problem the drs alwaays say my numbers are good. could i believe that it might be that way again or is the galblader deadly trouble for me
Wed, 13 Mar 2013
Hi and welcome to HCM.
Gallbladder can be removed with no risk even in patients with much higher liver damage than Hepatitis C. These is a risk of bleeding if you have cirrhosis, but if not then do not delay surgery because stones can cause some serious problems. Hep C is unfortunately incurable but it can be in less or more serious phase. You need to do often work ups, care for diet, take medicines and everything will be fine.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
Gallbladder can be removed with no risk even in patients with much higher liver damage than Hepatitis C. These is a risk of bleeding if you have cirrhosis, but if not then do not delay surgery because stones can cause some serious problems. Hep C is unfortunately incurable but it can be in less or more serious phase. You need to do often work ups, care for diet, take medicines and everything will be fine.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
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