what are the early signs and symptoms of hepatitis c?
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When signs and symptoms are present, they may include jaundice, along with fatigue, nausea, fever and muscle aches. Acute symptoms appear one to three months after exposure to the virus and last two weeks to three months. Acute hepatitis C infection doesn't always become chronic.
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When a chronic infection occurs, it can cause cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver, over time. As HCV progresses, symptoms like skin problems, blood disorders, and weight loss may appear. Dangerous outcomes like severe liver damage, liver cancer, and liver failure can also occur.
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['tummy pain.', 'indigestion.', 'diarrhoea.', 'yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice)', 'a high temperature (fever) of 38C or above.']
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5. Your skin is itchy or blotchy. While 20 percent of people with hepatitis C report pruritus, or itchy skin, it's important to note that it's most common when people are developing later-stage liver disease or cirrhosis (liver scarring).
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['itchiness.', 'headache.', 'dizziness.', 'getting easily bruised or bleeding.', 'sweating more than usual.', 'painful joint swelling.', 'abnormal weight loss.', 'a yellow tint to the eyes and skin (jaundice)']
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These signs and symptoms last for two to 12 weeks. Most acute hepatitis C infections today occur in people who share needles to inject drugs.
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Most people with chronic hepatitis C virus infection do not have any symptoms or have general, or common symptoms such as chronic fatigue and depression. Many people eventually develop chronic liver disease, which can range from mild to severe, including cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) and liver cancer.
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['fever.', 'tiredness.', 'loss of appetite.', 'headache.']
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['Fatigue.', 'Abdominal discomfort.', 'Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice)', 'An enlarged liver.', 'Abnormal blood vessels on the skin (spider angiomas)', 'Skin rashes.', 'Joint pains.', 'Loss of menstrual periods.']
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['nausea and vomiting.', 'diarrhea.', 'skin rash.', 'fever.', 'muscle aches.', 'increased liver enzyme levels.', 'liver damage.', 'dizziness.']
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['a rapid heartbeat.', 'a high temperature.', 'diarrhoea and being sick.', 'yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)', 'severe agitation and confusion.', 'loss of consciousness.']
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['flu-like symptoms, including tiredness, a fever, and general aches and pains.', 'loss of appetite.', 'feeling and being sick.', 'diarrhoea.', 'tummy pain.', 'yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)']
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Hepatitis C is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. It is spread from person to person through contact with blood. Most people who are infected with hepatitis C don't experience any symptoms for years. However, hepatitis C usually is a chronic illness (which means it doesn't go away on its own).
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['Stiff neck.', 'Headache.', 'Fever.', 'Nausea and vomiting.', 'Rash.', 'Sensitivity to light (photophobia)', 'Confusion.']
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['Nausea and vomiting.', 'Diarrhea or oily stools.', 'Weight loss.', 'Fever.', 'Rapid pulse.', 'Jaundice.']
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Generally, symptoms of alcoholic liver disease include abdominal pain and tenderness, dry mouth and increased thirst, fatigue, jaundice (which is yellowing of the skin), loss of appetite, and nausea. Your skin may look abnormally dark or light. Your feet or hands may look red.
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['Stage 1 (infection): Headache, muscle and joint aches, fever, flushing, loss of appetite, vomiting, and jaundice are common. ... ', 'Stage 2 (remission): Fever and other symptoms go away. ... ', 'Stage 3 (intoxication): Problems with many organs may occur, including the heart, liver, and kidney.']