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    Hepatitis C (adjunctive support)

    Also known as: hepatitis C, HCV, chronic hepatitis C

    Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus that can quietly damage the liver over years. Modern direct-acting antivirals cure most infections in 8–12 weeks — nothing in Chinese medicine replaces that. After or alongside antiviral care, the classical liver-soothing and yin-nourishing tradition may support energy, appetite and well-being, always with liver-function monitoring.

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    Lifestyle & Diet

    • •Complete the prescribed antiviral course — most infections are cured.
    • •Avoid alcohol completely.
    • •Keep vaccination against hepatitis A and B up to date with your GP.
    • •Attend liver monitoring (blood tests and ultrasound) as scheduled.

    Cautions & Contraindications

    See sources
    • •Never replace antiviral therapy with herbal treatment.[]
    • •Some herbs affect liver enzymes — full medication list needed before prescribing.[]

    When to reassess or seek care again

    See sources

    Review every 4–8 weeks with liver blood tests, fatigue and appetite. Re-test for cure after antiviral therapy as scheduled.

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    Sources & Further Reading

    Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.

    1. Hepatitis C — Healthdirect
      Healthdirect Australia · 2024
    2. Hepatitis C — World Health Organization fact sheet
      WHO · 2024
    3. Hepatitis C — MedlinePlus
      National Library of Medicine · 2024

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