Hepatitis C Articles A-Z

Physical Symptoms of Hepatitis C

Many people do not exhibit physical symptoms of hepatitis C in the early stages of the disease. However, as this eMedTV segment explains, cirrhosis of the liver can lead to jaundice, abdominal pain, and other physical signs and symptoms of hepatitis C.

Planning Ahead for the Weekend (Combination Therapy)

This video explains how planning ahead for the weekend can help you stick with your treatment plan.

Possible Combination Therapy Side Effects

This video clip talks about the possible side effects of combination therapy.

Possible Interactions With Combination Therapy

This video explains whether drug interactions are likely to occur with combination therapy.

Possible Interactions With Combination Therapy

This video explains whether drug interactions are likely to occur with combination therapy.

Preparation and Injection of Peg-Intron

This video clip gives an overview of injecting your medication.

Preparing the Medicine (Peg-Intron)

This video clip gives instruction on preparing your medication.

Preparing the Peginterferon Prefilled Syringe

This interactive video explains how to prepare the syringe prior to giving yourself the injection.

Rebetol

This interactive video explains how Rebetol works to treat hepatitis C.

Reward Yourself (Combination Therapy)

This video explains how giving yourself small rewards can make it easier to stay on schedule with your medications.

Ribavirin

This video explains how and when to take ribavirin and describes the effects of the drug.

Seniors and Hepatitis C Treatment

Seniors who are receiving hepatitis C treatment may experience worse side effects than younger patients. This part of the eMedTV archives also discusses several factors (such as race and gender) that can influence hepatitis C treatment in seniors.

Serious Side Effects of Combination Therapy

This video explains why combination therapy can cause decreased blood cell counts.

Serious Side Effects of Combination Therapy for Hepatitis C

Suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, and violent behavior are all rare (but possible) side effects of combination therapy for hepatitis C. This eMedTV article covers these and other serious side effects of the therapy -- such as severe depression.

Side Effects (Combination Therapy)

This video explores the likelihood of developing side effects during hepatitis C treatment.

Side Effects and Combination Therapy

This video explores the likelihood of developing side effects during hepatitis C treatment.

Side Effects During Hepatitis C Treatment

Side effects during hepatitis C treatment may include flu-like symptoms, fatigue, and nausea. This eMedTV Web page describes these and other common side effects that may develop during hepatitis C treatment and links to in-depth articles.

Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Decreased Blood Counts

Side Effects of Combination This video explains why combination therapy can cause decreased blood cell counts.

Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Decreased Blood Counts

Side Effects of Combination This video explains why combination therapy can cause decreased blood cell counts.

Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Depression, Mood Swings, and Irritability

This clip explains how depression or mood swings may occur during combination therapy.

Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Depression, Mood Swings, and Irritability

This clip explains how depression or mood swings may occur during combination therapy.

Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Dry Skin or Rashes

This video clip explains how dry skin or a rash may be a side effect of combination therapy.

Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Dry Skin or Rashes

This video clip explains how dry skin or a rash may be a side effect of combination therapy.

Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Fatigue

This video explains how combination therapy may potentially cause fatigue.

Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Fatigue

This video explains how combination therapy may potentially cause fatigue.

Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Flu-like Symptoms

This clip lists possible flu-like symptoms that may occur during combination therapy.

Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Flu-like Symptoms

This clip lists possible flu-like symptoms that may occur during combination therapy.

Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Nausea and Loss of Appetite

This clip explains why you may develop nausea or loss of appetite with combination therapy.

Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Nausea and Loss of Appetite

This clip explains why you may develop nausea or loss of appetite with combination therapy.

Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Thinning Hair

This video explains how thinning hair may be a side effect of combination therapy.

Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Thinning Hair

This video explains how thinning hair may be a side effect of combination therapy.

Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Weight Loss

This video discusses possible side effects of combination therapy associated with weight loss.

Side Effects of Combination Therapy - Weight Loss

This video discusses possible side effects of combination therapy associated with weight loss.

Side Effects of Hepatitis C Treatment

This video segment discusses some of the common side effects seen with combination therapy.

Side Effects of Hepatitis C Treatment -- Decreased Blood Counts

Side Effects of Combination This video explains why combination therapy can cause decreased blood cell counts.

Side Effects of Hepatitis C Treatment -- Depression, Mood Swings, and Irritability

This clip explains how depression or mood swings may occur during combination therapy.

Side Effects of Hepatitis C Treatment -- Dry Skin or Rashes

This video clip explains how dry skin or a rash may be a side effect of combination therapy.

Side Effects of Hepatitis C Treatment -- Fatigue

This video explains how combination therapy may potentially cause fatigue.

Side Effects of Hepatitis C Treatment -- Flu-like Symptoms

This clip lists possible flu-like symptoms that may occur during combination therapy.

Side Effects of Hepatitis C Treatment -- Nausea and Loss of Appetite

This clip explains why you may develop nausea or loss of appetite with combination therapy.

Side Effects of Hepatitis C Treatment -- Thinning Hair

This video explains how thinning hair may be a side effect of combination therapy.

Side Effects of Hepatitis C Treatment -- Weight Loss

This video discusses possible side effects of combination therapy associated with weight loss.

Side Effects Overview -- Combination Therapy

This video segment discusses some of the common side effects seen with combination therapy.

Side Effects Overview -- Combination Therapy

This video segment discusses some of the common side effects seen with combination therapy.

Stage 2 -- The Action Stage

This multimedia clip describes stage 2 (the action stage) of hepatitis C treatment.

Stage 3 -- The Blocking Stage

This video discusses the goals for stage 3 of hepatitis C treatment (the blocking stage).

Stage 4 -- The Control Stage

This clip describes the control stage of hepatitis C treatment (stage 4).

Stage 5 -- The Destination Stage

This interactive video explains what will happen during stage 5 of hepatitis C treatment.

Summary -- Stage 2 (Combination Therapy)

This video provides some final thoughts on things to remember as you continue with your treatment.

Summary -- Stage 3 (Hepatitis C Treatment)

This video clip offers some final thoughts to help you as you begin Stage 3 of your treatment.

Symptoms of Chronic Hepatitis C

Early in the disease, many people do not experience symptoms of hepatitis C. But as this eMedTV article explains, when cirrhosis sets in, symptoms of chronic hepatitis C -- like fatigue, nausea, and abdominal pain -- become more likely.

The Human Liver

Because the liver does so many important things for your body, you can't live without one. This video clip offers an overview of what your liver does.

The Pegasys Injection Kit

Pegasys is a brand of peginterferon used to treat hepatitis C and hepatitis B. As this eMedTV Web page explains, Pegasys is injected once a week and often comes in an injection kit containing written instructions, syringes, and a sharps container.

The Treatment Timeline (Combination Therapy)

The treatment timeline for hepatitis C consists of different stages, which this media clip explains.

The Treatment Timeline (Combination Therapy)

The treatment timeline for hepatitis C consists of different stages, which this media clip explains.

Things to Do and Not Do While on Combination Therapy

This clip explains what you should and should not do during combination therapy.

Things to Do and Not Do While on Combination Therapy

This clip explains what you should and should not do during combination therapy.