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Hepatitis C, acute
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Infection caused by the hepatitis C virus of less than 6 months duration
Affects the liver
Symptoms may include yellow coloring of the skin and eyes, tiredness, upset stomach and vomiting, dark urine and right upper abdominal pain
Most commonly spread by contact with infected blood and blood products such as through shared needles, accidental needle sticks or blood transfusions
Can also be spread from mother to infant during childbirth
Can occur at any age but infants are at highest risk to develop long-term disease
Affects males and females
May be mild without symptoms to severe
Treatments
Reduce activity level
Eat small, frequent meals early in the day
Eat high-calorie, protein-rich diet
Drink plenty of water
Avoid alcohol
Wash hands frequently
FOR PAIN
Apply hot or cold packs to the area
Relaxation techniques
Distraction
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
FOR NAUSEA
Drink clear or ice-cold drinks (avoid drinks high in sugar)
Eat light, bland foods (crackers or plain bread)
Avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods
Eat slowly and eat smaller, more frequent meals
Do not mix hot and cold foods
Avoid activity after eating
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Diphenhydramine
Cyclizine
Dimenhydrinate
Meclizine
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