Why is HepC called the Dragon?

[mayday557]

Hate to sound dumb, I just want to know.

[DragonSlayer45]

I believe the term comes from Chinese medicine where they use a dragon as a symbol to represent the liver and it is said to store anger.

[Trish77]

I think....it's whatever it means to you.   Many expressions started out as one thing and have totally evolved to become whatever they mean to whomever.  Life is interesting that way.  As for me...slaying the dragon presents itself to me as it does and seems to fit for me.

[ladywhy]

I forgot that bit about the Chinese! So true....

[scratchinghead]

I think "dragon" refers to the fact that most HCVs have their tail "dragging". It was coined in Alabama where the English language is rife with collociallisms. . . .

[CockSparrow]

I think it comes from the fact that HepC is silent and can take decade before we even notice that anything is wrong and the Dragon bit comes from Chinese medicine.
In Chinese medicine, the liver is represented by a dragon and is said to store anger.
So Silent Dragon
CS

[ladywhy]

Being of Irish/Celt heritage (1rst Generation)...I hear ya.

"And when you're done, it's been such a battle that you can stand there victorious with your foot on the dragon, sword over your head and yell your victory cry."

Thinkin' along the same lines....whether I'll still be standing at this point is a coin toss ;}
but I sure appreciate the imagery.