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gingivitis and hep c

If I have gingivitis to the point where my gums bleed and I sometimes can see blood and if shared a drink or smoke with someone who had equally bad gingivitis.  Could I get hep c tht way even tho the saliva shared was very small.  Please advice I dont have money to get tested. And almost everything i read says no. But theres some tht say its possible.  As well whats making me more concerned is there's a dull continuous pain in my liver which I thought was from drinking but I stopped for a month and still there. Im only 23 so I couldnt of trashed it this fast but I have done Accutane (acne treatment) twice which is terrible for ur liver
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Ok thanks you
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Unfortunately we are only Hep C patients not Drs.  Wish I could help you with your pain but only a medical expert can give you those answers.
Best to you
......Kim
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From what I read on multiple sites and patients reporting isnt abdominal pain on ur upper right side common tho. At first thought it was my lungs but now I think its from the liver. Paitent reports were mainly just stomach pain tho havent read one tht describe a specific area
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Hi and welcome.  You are at NO risk.  
Your chances of being struck by lightning are more risky then this.
No worries!

As far as liver pain that is not a sign of Hep C.  If you are concerned you may want to get it checked out by a Dr if it concerns you.
As far as stopping drinking?  Bravo!
Good Luck to you
......Kim
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