Hepatitis C Can Affect More Than Just the Liver
Though it primarily attacks the liver, hepatitis C can also have effects on other parts of the body. Some people with hepatitis C develop rheumatic diseases, conditions that affect muscles and joints. And sometimes, medication used to treat hepatitis C can make these conditions worse. Other prescription drugs are available to ease the symptoms of these rheumatic diseases.
In addition, people with hepatitis C are at an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and problems with the thyroid