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Recent research has linked marijuana use with an increased incidence of cirrhosis (liver scarring) in patients with hepatitis C.
It is unclear whether this is a cause and effect relationship or if patients with hepatitis C who use marijuana have more advanced disease.
There is some scientific basis for why cannabis could cause worsening cirrhosis.
For the time being specialist doctors caution patients with hepatitis C against using marijuana (in any form: smoking and oral intake) until more information is available.
Even moderate amounts of alcohol can be devastating to a liver with hepatitis C over time and patients are usually advised not to drink any alcohol.
As far as we know smoking cigarettes has not been associated with worsening liver cirrhosis. Smoking is bad for your health in many other ways.
Dr. Tom Guzowski (Gastroenterologist and Internist)
University of Alberta
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What causes hyperproteinemia?
# alcoholism # hepatitis B # liver cirrhosis # hep C # autoimmune liver disease
Will marijuana help with my hep c?
from my personal experience I've been smoking medical marijuana for a whole year now n honestly i haven't been eating healthy foods or work out/ stay in shape. i still look n feel healthy n still have no discoloration of the skin. so in my personal opinion yes medical marijuana does help slow down the process of Hep-C deteriorating your liver, or any other symptom's your affected by.
Is a person with reoccuring hepatitis A virus more likely to get cirrhosis of the liver?
Compared to the control of "a person with no liver issues whatsover" , the person with Hep A would be slightly more likely to get cirrhosis of the liver. However, since they are aware that they have a liver issue, the liver function and general health of the person are probably being very closely monitored. Hence if their liver function ever does present a significant problem, it will be caught early and given appropriate treatment. (They would be at a far greater risk if they were unaware they had Hep A.)
When should you start medicine for hep c?
when should you start takeing medicine for hep c whats the highest levels
How can cirrhosis effect the liver?
Cirrhosis is a liver disease caused by several things (top three) including obesity, Hepatitis C, and long term alcohol abuse. The liver is an abdominal organ that filters and detoxifies the blood. If the liver doesn't function properly the toxins build up in the bloodstream. This can be a life threatening situation.To take care of you cirrhosis you need to:stop drinkinglimit sodium in your dietand possibly get vaccinated for things like the flu, hep. A, hep. B, and pneumoniaYou will definetly need to talk to a doctorThese things will become part in your/ the cirrhosis patients daily life.Moral of the lesson: STAY HEALTHY!!! AND DON'T DRINK HEAVILY
Where can you get help if you are in full detox and have Hep C?
If you are in full detox and have hep C you should call a crisis center in your area.
How dangerous is marijuana to a hep b patient?
its not dangerous at all. cancer patients use it so why would it affect an STD more than a cancer patirent
Why should the aswan dam been built?
for irrigation,for HEP and for transport
Do you need hep A injection if you had hep B?
Yes, Hep A and Hep B are to different viruses. Each have their own series of injections to boost immunity. There is no Immunization for Hep C. Good luck.
What is the causes of Hep A?
Hep A is caused by a virus.
When was Hep Stars created?
Hep Stars was created in 1963.
What is the duration of Get Hep to Love?
The duration of Get Hep to Love is 1.28 hours.
