Hepatitis C

Use the resources below to supplement the information found in the "Hepatitis C" brochure.

What are the best foods for chronic hepatitis?
People with chronic hepatitis should eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. Some people with liver disease may also benefit from drinking coffee.
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Tattoos & Piercings
Before getting a tattoo or piercing, it's important to think everything through carefully. Here are some tips for what to consider and how to select a good studio.
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Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is a disease in which normal liver cells are replaced by scar tissue, which interferes with the liver's many important functions. Learn how to recognize this condition and what treatments are available.
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Excess Weight, Drinking Boost Liver Damage
People who drink too much alcohol and are obese or have type 2 diabetes have a much higher risk of developing cirrhosis and liver cancer. A healthy lifestyle can help you avoid and treat the problems that lead to these liver diseases.
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Liver Biopsy
A liver biopsy takes a sample of your liver tissue so that it can be examined under a microscope. Learn what the test is like and how you can prepare for it.
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Should you be tested for hepatitis C?
The CDC urges everyone born between 1945 and 1965 to be tested for the hepatitis C virus. It can stay in the liver for decades, slowly causing damage that may lead to liver failure or cancer.
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Acetaminophen safety: Be cautious but not afraid
The pain reliever acetaminophen (Tylenol) is safe when used correctly, but people can become very ill or die if they take too much.
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