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my husband had a blood transfusion in the late 70s ended up with hep c, last year a doctor at a clinic said he needed his stomach tapped, it never happened , back 10 or more years ago a liver doc was going to put him on inferon but then she said it would kill him so he never went on it. now for the last 6 months he has had nose bleeds,for the last 2 months every day lasting up to 6 hours, his arms are bruised and now a doctor says his platlets and white cells are low , now he has portal hyper tension and ascities, which I think hes had for awhile now because of the clinic doctor last year. he is tired alot now our family doctor is moving on this, he has a appointment in may for a stomach tap, I just dont know what to expect, he is 60 we have been married 38 years no family left, He doesnt realize what is involed I bought this computer so I could find out what everything means ,I cant tell him cause I know he could possible give up , I just would like straight anwsers from someone who is going threw this with a loved one, I have to know what the future will bring , thanks to everyone who can help me out
hi and welcome,
as mentioned your husband has symptoms of severe liver disease. many times these symptoms can be treated.
make sure he is eating a LOW salt, fat & sugar diet.
He should be seen at this point by a liver specilist called a Hepatologist
Best of luck to your husband and you
as mentioned your husband has symptoms of severe liver disease. many times these symptoms can be treated.
make sure he is eating a LOW salt, fat & sugar diet.
He should be seen at this point by a liver specilist called a Hepatologist
Best of luck to your husband and you
Hi Linda,
You've come to a good place for info. We're not doctors, but many of us have (or have been cured of) Hepatitis C.
The symptoms you mention can all certainly be signs of liver disease, but the good news is - the liver is a tough little soldier. With proper treatment, this disease can be cured in a substantial number of cases, and the liver is able to heal itself up pretty well.
Lots of people live their normal life span with Hepatitis C. So don't give up! There are MANY MANY reasons to be hopeful.
I'm not sure what a stomach tap is, but, your husband needs to see a liver specialist for his hepatitis C. Your primary doctor should be able to get him referred to this specialist.
Other folks will be posting with more information soon. Hang in there!
Robert
You've come to a good place for info. We're not doctors, but many of us have (or have been cured of) Hepatitis C.
The symptoms you mention can all certainly be signs of liver disease, but the good news is - the liver is a tough little soldier. With proper treatment, this disease can be cured in a substantial number of cases, and the liver is able to heal itself up pretty well.
Lots of people live their normal life span with Hepatitis C. So don't give up! There are MANY MANY reasons to be hopeful.
I'm not sure what a stomach tap is, but, your husband needs to see a liver specialist for his hepatitis C. Your primary doctor should be able to get him referred to this specialist.
Other folks will be posting with more information soon. Hang in there!
Robert
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