Your Complete Guide To Hepatitis C Ebook

About the Author

Phil Allard, a former journalist, was asked by a close friend to find information about hepatitis C when that person was diagnosed with it.

Phil was surprised by the lack of knowledge and amount of hearsay that was circulating about the condition, its treatment and the prospects of anyone that had the disease.

He was particularly alarmed when he heard the mis-information that many people accepted as fact with regard to supposed risks when mixing with people that had the condition.

He's written this book to pass on what he has found out and hopes that it will help patients, their friends and families and also replace some of the hearsay with up-to-date information.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Hepatitis C - An Overview

• Detection of Hepatitis C

2. What is Hepatitis C?

• Chronic hepatitis
• Acute hepatitis

3. What are the Causes of Hepatitis C?

4. How is Hepatitis C Spread?

• Drug Injections
• Body Piercing and Tattoos
• Dental exposure

5. Types of Hepatitis

• Types of Hepatitis

6. What are the Signs and Symptoms of Hepatitis C?

• Chronic Stage of Hepatitis C
• Acute Stage of Hepatitis C

7. Is Hepatitis C a Serious Problem?

8. Risk Factors for Hepatitis C

• Other Health Risks due to Hepatitis C

9. Who Gets Hepatitis C?

10. Hepatitis C in Children

• Hepatitis C Education

11. Hepatitis C in Adults

• Hepatitis C Treatment Options

12. Hepatitis C in Women

• Menstruation
• Acquisition of HCV
• Pregnancy
• Contraception Methods

13. How is Hepatitis C Diagnosed?

• Blood Test
• Diagnosis of Hepatitis C
• Enzyme Immunoassay Test
• Recombinant Immunoblot Assay Test
• HCV RNA Test
• Genotype Tests
• Other Tests
• Liver Biopsies

14. What to Expect During Hepatitis C Tests?

• Anti-HCV tests
• Conclusions from Different Hepatitis C Tests
• HCV RIBA test
• Viral Genotype tests
• Viral Load or Quantitative HCV tests
• Qualitative HCV Assays
• Blood Diagnostic Tests
• Liver Biopsy

15. Myths and Facts about Hepatitis C

16. Is Hepatitis C Curable?

17. How is Hepatitis C Treated?

• Treatment Duration
• Treatment for Hepatitis C
• Side Effects
• Limitations of Combination Therapy
• Treatment for Severe Liver Disease Patients
• Necessity for Emergency Help
• Other Treatment Options for Hepatitis C
• Success of Combination Therapy Treatment

18. Prognosis of Hepatitis C

19. Management of Hepatitis C

• Possible Causes of Hepatitis C Infection
• Start of Hepatitis C Infection
• Treating and Managing Hepatitis C Infection Conditions
• Hepatitis C Infection Awareness

20. Alternative Treatments for Hepatitis C

21. Will Hepatitis C Herbal Remedies Work for You?

22. How do I Prevent Hepatitis C?

23. Handling Your Emotions after Hepatitis C Diagnosis

24. Coping with Hepatitis C Related Stress

25. Simple Cures and Lifestyle Changes

1. Your Food Will Decide Your Health
2. Your Immune System
3. Your Stress Management
4. Time is on Your Side
5. Take Care of Your Liver
6. Your Thoughts Will Make You
7. Information Helps Healing
8. Hand in Hand with Body and Mind
9. Support Helps
10. Do Not Wait for a Magic Bullet

26. Your Diet for Hepatitis C

27. Nutrition and Exercise

• Exercise and Hepatitis C
• Nutritious Food and Hepatitis C

28. Hepatitis C - Frequently Asked Questions

• What causes hepatitis C infection?
• What is hepatitis C?
• What are the first symptoms of HCV infection?
• What are the main symptoms of hepatitis C?
• How can people get infected with HCV?
• What medical complications can Hepatitis C cause?
• Is there any vaccination for Hepatitis C?
• Who can get hepatitis C infection?
• What are the treatment options for hepatitis C?
• Can an HCV-infected mother pass on virus at childbirth?
• What are preventive measures for hepatitis C infection?
• Can hepatitis C spread through sexual contact?
• Can an HCV-infected person donate blood?