Hepatitis Csymptoms vary based on the stage of infection.
Sometimes liver cancer may develop, often manifesting as a malnourished appearance.
Some of the symptoms of hepatitis C are similar to the symptoms of any liver disease.
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Acute hepatitis C refers to the beginning stages of the condition.
Many of these symptoms result from liver dysfunction or from the body’s inflammatory response to the virus.
The progression also has to do with the cumulative effect of the virus on the liver.
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Both of the conditions often develop silently, with most people experiencing little or no signs of illness.
End-stage liver disease refers to the point where the liver has been severely damaged and is unable to function.
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For people who do show symptoms, they typically appear two to 12 weeks after exposure.
Symptoms of liver disease or failure can then show up years later.
If hepatitis C infection goes untreated, it can lead to lifelong chronic hepatitis.
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