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Is It Serious To Have Jaundice, Stomach Cramps After Being Diagnosed With Hepatitis C?

My husband was recently diagnosed with hepatitis c and is now experiencing symptoms such as jaundice and stomach cramps Is this a sign of a more serious type of the disease? He was a regular blood donor through the Red Cross and his blood was just tested positive for hepatitis within the last month or so.
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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Dear Friend.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Yes , this can be serious.
Get the following investigations :
1. Liver Function Test
2. HBsAG
3. HCV RNA - Quantitative & Qualitative.
Chronicity is the hallmark of hepatitis C , and so a treatment is always indicated.
Get him treated with no second thought.
Also , i would advice you to get yourself tested for Hepatitis C also , as it can be transmitted by sexual route.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask us
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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Is It Serious To Have Jaundice, Stomach Cramps After Being Diagnosed With Hepatitis C?

Dear Friend. Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. Yes , this can be serious. Get the following investigations : 1. Liver Function Test 2. HBsAG 3. HCV RNA - Quantitative & Qualitative. Chronicity is the hallmark of hepatitis C , and so a treatment is always indicated. Get him treated with no second thought. Also , i would advice you to get yourself tested for Hepatitis C also , as it can be transmitted by sexual route. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask us Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD