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Hepatitis C symptoms
Hello - I am really worried if I have a hepatitis C. My workplace has a case of hepatitis and I am scared I got infected. I have several tests for hepatitis and results were negative. But what bother me most is that I am experiencing these symptoms. Also, it worries me so much as I do have two young kids that I am scared that might also have the infection. I feel burning sensation in upper abdomen-in the middle of my ribs, dark urine, fatigue, nausea, itchy palms and sole of my feet. I am experiencing these things for more than six months now.
Do you think I have HCV?? What can I do to find out what is happening in my body as blood tests showed i didn't get infected. Is there a possibilities that I have HCV but just didn't get detected? I have read something that says HCV may take a year before it shows in blood tests - is this true??
Please help, give me your opinions and suggestions.
Thank you
Do you think I have HCV?? What can I do to find out what is happening in my body as blood tests showed i didn't get infected. Is there a possibilities that I have HCV but just didn't get detected? I have read something that says HCV may take a year before it shows in blood tests - is this true??
Please help, give me your opinions and suggestions.
Thank you
Your symptoms are something you should not disregard. She your doctor about your burning sensation, dark urine, fatigue, nausea and itchy palms and feet.
Best to you
Best to you
The answer is "You do not have Hep C".
As Lynn suggested, you may have some irrational fear of becoming ill, and
I also would encourage you to seek counseling. Please know that we hear this same question asked over and over. You are not the only one whom has concerns related to catching this virus. Perhaps talking with a trusted friend
or loved one, would put your mind at ease.
You do not have Hep C, and your children are also virus free.
Take care and please don't worry!
~Kim
As Lynn suggested, you may have some irrational fear of becoming ill, and
I also would encourage you to seek counseling. Please know that we hear this same question asked over and over. You are not the only one whom has concerns related to catching this virus. Perhaps talking with a trusted friend
or loved one, would put your mind at ease.
You do not have Hep C, and your children are also virus free.
Take care and please don't worry!
~Kim
What kind of hepatitis? Hep A Hep B or Hep C?
Did you have a situation where the persons blood could have entered your blood stream.
excerpts from
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/c/cfaq.htm
Transmission / Exposure
How is Hepatitis C spread?
Hepatitis C is usually spread when blood from a person infected with the Hepatitis C virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. Today, most people become infected with the Hepatitis C virus by sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs. Before 1992, when widespread screening of the blood supply began in the United States, Hepatitis C was also commonly spread through blood transfusions and organ transplants.
People can become infected with the Hepatitis C virus during such activities as
Sharing needles, syringes, or other equipment to inject drugs
Needlestick injuries in health care settings
Being born to a mother who has Hepatitis C
your symptoms could be many things or nothing it the tests show you are not infected then you are not infected.
Do I think you have HCV most likely no especially if you have not had blood to blood contact with your coworker.
What can you do to find out what is happening... see your doctor and follow their advice.
Hep c may take as long as 6 months for the Hep c antibody test to show positive after an exposure so a test post blood to blood exposure after six months would be derfinitive.
My opinion is your greatest symptom is excessive worry and my suggestion would be that you seek counseling for your apparent anxiety symptoms. See you doctor for a referral.
Best of luck to you
Lynn
Did you have a situation where the persons blood could have entered your blood stream.
excerpts from
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/c/cfaq.htm
Transmission / Exposure
How is Hepatitis C spread?
Hepatitis C is usually spread when blood from a person infected with the Hepatitis C virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. Today, most people become infected with the Hepatitis C virus by sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs. Before 1992, when widespread screening of the blood supply began in the United States, Hepatitis C was also commonly spread through blood transfusions and organ transplants.
People can become infected with the Hepatitis C virus during such activities as
Sharing needles, syringes, or other equipment to inject drugs
Needlestick injuries in health care settings
Being born to a mother who has Hepatitis C
your symptoms could be many things or nothing it the tests show you are not infected then you are not infected.
Do I think you have HCV most likely no especially if you have not had blood to blood contact with your coworker.
What can you do to find out what is happening... see your doctor and follow their advice.
Hep c may take as long as 6 months for the Hep c antibody test to show positive after an exposure so a test post blood to blood exposure after six months would be derfinitive.
My opinion is your greatest symptom is excessive worry and my suggestion would be that you seek counseling for your apparent anxiety symptoms. See you doctor for a referral.
Best of luck to you
Lynn
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