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What exactly is chronic HCV? In a nutshell, it refers to ongoing inflammation of your liver. But it can lead to symptoms throughout your body. Over time, living with this condition can cause your body. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: The Effects of Hepatitis C on Your Body


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The Effects of Hepatitis C on Your Body
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  • You may have seen numerous literature and
    commercials about chronic hepatitis C (HCV) and
    for good reason. According to the Centers for
    Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up to 3.9
    million people in the United States may have the
    chronic form of this virus. According to
    the World Health Organization (WHO), over 70
    million people are affected worldwide.

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Yellow skin and eyes
Toxic buildup in the brain
Musty mouth
Sleep disorders
Liver inflammation
Unhealthy blood
Inefficient Intestines
Weight loss
Poor bladder and bowel movements
Fluids in the stomach
Hair loss, dry skin, poor nails
Type 2 diabetes
Internal bleeding
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  • HCV is transmitted through contact with the
    blood. Its rarely transmitted through sexual
    contact from someone infected with the virus.
    Ultimately, this infection leads to liver
    inflammation and a host of other issues that can
    severely damage your health. The virus has two
    stages, acute and chronic.
  • The acute stage happens within six months of
    being exposed to the virus. For some, this is a
    short-term illness. But according to the CDC,
    most people about 75 to 80 percent  will
    develop chronic HCV. This means it can be
    lifelong. Most people dont realize they have the
    virus until other symptoms within their body
    start.

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  • Your liver
  • The livers job is to process blood and filter
    toxins from your body. It produces proteins,
    important blood components, and bile, which helps
    you digest food. It also stores glucose and
    vitamins.
  • Digestive system
  • A healthy liver is crucial to your health as it
    supports many other body systems. One function of
    the liver is to produce bile, a substance needed
    to break down fats. Your body stores bile in the
    gallbladder, then sends it to the beginning
    section of the small intestine when needed. 

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  • Central nervous system
  • When your liver doesnt filter toxins from the
    blood, it can damage the central nervous system.
    This can lead to a variety of symptoms like sweet
    or musty breath, difficulty with small motor
    skills, and sleep disturbances.
  • Circulatory system
  • In addition to filtering toxins, the liver also
    produces proteins needed for healthy blood and
    helps to regulate blood clotting. A poorly
    functioning liver can create blood flow problems
    and increase pressure in the portal (main) vein
    that leads to the liver. 

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  • Integumentary system (skin, hair, and nails)
  • Hepatitis C is associated with a wide variety of
    skin problems. Some common conditions include
    easy bruising, loss of skin pigment, rashes, and
    itching. 
  • Endocrine and immune systems
  • The endocrine system regulates hormones. As part
    of the endocrine system, the thyroid gland
    delivers hormones into the bloodstream. Sometimes
    HCV can cause the immune system to mistakenly
    attack or damage thyroid tissue. 

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