Unexplained Rapid Weight Loss And Hep C

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Hep -c, rapid weight loss

I have hep-C. I am desperate.I lost approximately 40lbs. pounds very rapidly over a short period and now have inability to gain.I have a skeletal look to me as now 102 pounds. At the time in 2005 I had high colesterol and the physician...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

It is unclear to me if your weight loss started before or after the interferon therapy. Several issues:1. If before, you should have an ultrasound to review the health of your liver and an alfa feto protein blood test.2. If the severe weight loss... Read more »

Diet/Nutrition for HIV and HepC persons??

Hello dr....I'm trying to find information (including any new books) on diet and nutrition for... Read more »

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D. »

hepc

Diagnosed for 9 yrsfound in 1999.Previously on pegasusinterferon prefilledsyringes andwhat are the... Read more »

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