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Can anyone answer these questions
by indeed001, Jun 30, 2009 08:03AM
Hello
I visited my doctor with symptoms of Jaundice on 14th April 2009. Following are the results of tests.
Hepatitis A = Non reactive, Hepatitis B = Non reactive, Hepatitis E = Non reactive
Hepatitis C…………Reactive, S/CO…….11.16
HCV by PCR (RNA)……………Detected
Ultrasound Abdomen……..……Hepetomegaly
LFT Total Bilirubin = 18.95 mg/dl, Direct Bilirubin = 16.23, AST = 1408 U/L,ALT = 1410 U/L
Alk Phosphate…116 U/L
Latest results of Tests performed on 2nd June 2009 are as follows
HCV by PCR (RNA)……………Detected
LFT Total Bilirubin = 0.87, mg/dl, Direct Bilirubin = 0.39, AST = 32 U/L,ALT = 32 U/L
Alk Phosphate…67 U/L
My questions are :-
1. Am I at Acute HCV stage?
2. How long should I wait if my virus is cleared by itself? (Should I wait for 6 months from 14th April 2009)
3. Should I start medication at this stage? (Although my LFT is normal)
4. What further tests I require before starting treatment?
5. Should I take vaccine for Hepatitis A and B prevention?
I visited my doctor with symptoms of Jaundice on 14th April 2009. Following are the results of tests.
Hepatitis A = Non reactive, Hepatitis B = Non reactive, Hepatitis E = Non reactive
Hepatitis C…………Reactive, S/CO…….11.16
HCV by PCR (RNA)……………Detected
Ultrasound Abdomen……..……Hepetomegaly
LFT Total Bilirubin = 18.95 mg/dl, Direct Bilirubin = 16.23, AST = 1408 U/L,ALT = 1410 U/L
Alk Phosphate…116 U/L
Latest results of Tests performed on 2nd June 2009 are as follows
HCV by PCR (RNA)……………Detected
LFT Total Bilirubin = 0.87, mg/dl, Direct Bilirubin = 0.39, AST = 32 U/L,ALT = 32 U/L
Alk Phosphate…67 U/L
My questions are :-
1. Am I at Acute HCV stage?
2. How long should I wait if my virus is cleared by itself? (Should I wait for 6 months from 14th April 2009)
3. Should I start medication at this stage? (Although my LFT is normal)
4. What further tests I require before starting treatment?
5. Should I take vaccine for Hepatitis A and B prevention?
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