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Can hepatitis C heal on its own?

Dr. Dr. Clifford Harris, MD, - Internal Medicine specialist at 1245 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90017
Dr. Clifford Harris, MD

1245 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90017 Internal Medicine

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Hepatitis C is an infectious liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It is also a common cause of chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer. After HCV infection, a portion of the population can spontaneously clear the virus, with the virus turning negative and liver function returning to normal. Although the proportion is less than 30%, there are still some people who can achieve self - recovery from hepatitis C.

Approximately more than 70% of the population will become chronic HCV carriers and may even develop active liver disease. If not detected and treated in a timely manner, it can cause repeated liver damage. As time passes, it may further progress to liver cirrhosis, leading to decompensated liver cirrhosis, some serious complications, and even liver cancer in some cases. However, hepatitis C is now a curable disease. Early detection and timely treatment can effectively cure it.

Can hepatitis C heal on its own?
Can hepatitis C heal on its own?

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