Can I drink alcohol after hep C treatment?
It is not recommended that you drink alcohol after hepatitis C treatment. Although you may be cured of the virus, liver damage can persist for years after treatment.
How long after hepatitis can you drink?
Fact: All kinds of alcohol should be avoided for 6 months post recovering from any kind of Hepatitis. This is because the virus affects the liver and the damage caused takes up to 6 months to heal and recover.
How long does it take for liver to heal after hep C treatment?
If someone's liver has mild to moderate damage (fibrosis) and the hepatitis C virus is eliminated and no other liver damage effects are occurring, the liver can regenerate and heal within a few days up to 3-6 months, approximately.
Does alcohol make hep C worse?
Alcohol consumption does not cause HCV, although excessive use may increase the risk of developing a chronic HCV infection. It can also worsen HCV by contributing to liver damage. Even if an individual does not have HCV, excess alcohol consumption can lead to alcoholic hepatitis.
Can you ever drink again if you have alcoholic hepatitis?
After this point, it's usually safe to start drinking again if you stick to the NHS guidelines on alcohol consumption. If you have a more serious form of ARLD (alcoholic hepatitis or cirrhosis) lifelong abstinence is recommended.
What happens after hep C is cured?
After you clear your hep C (being cured) you won't have any immunity to protect you from catching it again. You can lower your risk of catching hep C again by avoiding blood-to-blood contact with other people.
Is liver damage from hep C reversible?
The hepatitis C virus slowly damages the liver over many years, often progressing from inflammation to permanent, irreversible scarring (cirrhosis). Often, people have no signs or symptoms of liver disease or have only mild symptoms for years or even decades until they develop cirrhosis.
Can hep C go into remission?
The virus spreads mainly through intravenous drug use. Untreated hepatitis C can lead to serious liver problems, including cirrhosis and cancer. The good news is that the virus can go into remission with the right treatment. Doctors refer to remission as a sustained virological response (SVR).
Can I donate blood if I have been cured of hep C?
No, you cannot donate blood if you ever had hepatitis C, even if you spontaneously cleared the virus or if you were successfully cured with medication.
What happens if you drink alcohol and have hep C?
Hepatitis C is an infectious liver disease caused by a virus. Untreated, it can lead to cirrhosis. If you have hepatitis C and drink alcohol, you're far more likely to develop cirrhosis than if you didn't drink.
Can I drink with hepatitis?
What are the complications of alcoholic hepatitis? Many people with alcoholic hepatitis are infected with the hepatitis C virus, and many have gallstones. They are also at increased risk for liver cancer. If you continue to drink alcohol, the liver will continue to be damaged.