Hepatitis C is the infection of the liver and caused by the Hepatitis C virus. The Sign and Symptoms , Causes, Transmission ,Prevention and Treatment is given both in English and Urdu for International readers and Pakistani readers.

Symptoms of Hepatitis C

There are no symptoms initially in many patients. But one can notice the below:

• Jaundice ( Yeloowness of Eyes and Skin and sometimes dark urine)
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Loss of Apetite
• Vomiting
• Numbness of Feet and hands
• Stomach Pain

Causes of Hepatitis C

This virus spreads via blood or bloody fluids. Other causes could be:

• Sharing blood with infected syringes
• By using infected surgical instrumenst
• Sharing drugs and syringes
• By using used blade for shave.

There are very less chances of transmission of this virus via Sex or during pregnancy from mother to child

Complex Symptoms :

• Imbalance of mind
• Oedema of Feet and Hands
• Water in Abdomen
• Black Stools
• Blood with stools and vomiting

Prevention

Hepatitis C can be prevented by adopting these measures:

• Always use new syringe for injection
• Always use new blade for shave
• Medical Persons ( Doctors , Nurses, Students) should get their regular check up
• Messages should be on aired on Radio , TV and Newspapers for public health awareness

There is No Vaccine of Hepatitis C

Vaccine is available only for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis A

Information about Hepatitis C in Urdu

Courtesy : PCK and Public Health Awareness for Pakistan

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