Liver Scarring

How long does liver scarring turn into cirrohsis with hep C?
also does a red face all the time mean anything?  never had that before
THANKS

[Jody515]

What does your doctor say about it? If you are aware of scarring, you must have had a biopsy?  I truly don't know about a red face, everyone is different as far as problems arising from the liver goes.  Are you taking care of yourself? And have you considered treatment for the hcv?

[mikesimon]

As Jody said, the rate fibrosis progression is difficult to predict - it's very individualized.
You can do things to slow it down - like not drinking alcohol and avoiding red meat, fat and raw shell fish and limiting your salt intake. Also avoid non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - Advil, Motrin and aspirin drugs. Tylenol is OK but not more than 2000 mg. per day.
I've read that ed palms can be associated with cirrhosis but I can't recall anything about a red face. I wouldn't rule it out, however.
I advise that you see a doctor and make some type of plan for going forward. If you can see a hepatologist (liver doctor) that would be ideal. If there are none available in your area then see a reputable gastroenterologist.
Good luck,
Mike

[TBonner1962]

I had hep c since I was in my early mid 20's I am 47 now Liver Doc told me I had stage 2 with some scarring, he held off treatment due to being sucsseful at 40% so I am on waiting list for trial at a hospital, and will start treatment this feb, however I also want to know what Stage 2 is...THANKS EVERYONE

[mikesimon]

Basically I would think that "stage 2" indicates moderate fibrosis but there are different staging systems so it's not easy to be certain.
I think you will find more information regarding "stage 2" at the following link. By the way, you did undergo a liver biopsy, right?

See:  http://www.janis7hepc.com/biopsies.htm

Mike