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Hepatitis C Infection. Blood Test Shows Low Platelet, WBC Count. History Of Enlarged Spleen. Treatment?
I am a 57-year-old female. I have been testing for low platelets and low white count. CT and PET scans show an enlarged spleen , which I have had for a long time. First the doctors looked for cancers, but did not find. I was just diagnosed with Hep C , although I have never used IV drugs and have never had a blood transfusion or had many partners. My ALT was 69 and my AST 126. What now?
Fri, 17 May 2013
Hello,
Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver. It is a very virulent virus.
The route of transmission in your case is obscure.
In many patients Coinfection with Hepatitis B is also common.
Get vaccinated.
Antivirals and interferons are the treatment of choice.
Right now your Liver function looks quite ok.
The infection may not be active now.
Long Term complications are liver cirrhosis and hepatoma.
Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver. It is a very virulent virus.
The route of transmission in your case is obscure.
In many patients Coinfection with Hepatitis B is also common.
Get vaccinated.
Antivirals and interferons are the treatment of choice.
Right now your Liver function looks quite ok.
The infection may not be active now.
Long Term complications are liver cirrhosis and hepatoma.
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