HCV treatment

HCV - the silent destroyer of liver cells

HCV causes hepatitis (hepatitis C). It is transmitted by blood, such as during medical procedures.

How to outwit HCV?

Above all, be provident and avoid situations in which you can catch it. And in case of any problems, closely follow your doctor's instructions.

1 As far as possible, demands that health professionals followed the relevant procedures.

The blood collection, the nurse should include Use disposable gloves, needles and syringes.

During a visit to the dentist, pay attention to such It established a new tip or saliva dL, the doctor works in disposable gloves, used tools are stored separately.

And by gastroscopy, ask if the camera is subjected to disinfection after each patient.

2 In a beautician and hairdresser.

Here ask if reusable tools (such as pliers, tweezers, scissors) are disinfected, cleaned and sterilized. Please note that the employee actually cares about hygiene, such as before and after the service wash their hands with soap under running water. Just follow the tattoo parlor - ask for an indication of sterilization equipment, take a look at whether the person uses disposable gloves.

3 With concerns of hygiene.

Never use the services of a medical facility or a beauty salon.

4 Never use someone else's personal items.

(toothbrushes, clippers and scissors, razors).

They can be placed on them droplets of infected blood (invisible to the naked eye).

5 Examine the blood for the presence of anti-HCV antibodies.

This should be done approximately every three years and whenever you suspect that you could be infected with a virus.

     Caution! This should make it your partner.

In case of detection of HCV infection

Blood test results should show the family doctor, who may order further tests (eg, HCV RNA by PCR) and consultation at the clinic hepatologicznej the hospital for infectious diseases. Your doctor will probably prescribe a proper diet (avoiding fat and fried foods, eating foods bogatobiałkowych of plant and contain a lot of vitamins of the B group).

     Caution! Should give up drinking alcohol.

Dandelion helps the liver

The flat tablespoon of dried roots and flowers pour 2 cups of lukewarm water and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes. Strain and drink 2-3 times a day for half a glass.

This decoction helps in diseases related to liver damage and even recommended after antibiotic treatment.

Body cleansing cure nettle

Spoonful of dried nettle leaves pour hot (but not boiling) water. Brew 6-8 minutes, covered. Drink three times a day between meals for two weeks.

Repeat treatment every three months.

Cleansing drink with parsley

2 parsley roots boil a liter of water for 5 minutes, strain the. Drink 2-3 cups a day.