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Hepatitis Treatment & Care

At Spectrum Medical, we offer comprehensive Hepatitis treatment, providing personalized plans to improve your health.

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Expert Hepatitis Care in Phoenix

Hepatitis can affect your liver and your overall well-being, but the right care can make a huge difference. Spectrum Medical offers hepatitis treatment and support tailored to you, helping you safeguard your long-term health and manage your condition with confidence.

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Understanding Hepatitis C

Some individuals may have a higher risk of hepatitis C infection, including people living with HIV, those with multiple sexual partners, or individuals who have recently been diagnosed with an STI. It’s important to get tested, especially if you’re at a higher risk.
While most people with hepatitis C don’t show symptoms, those with acute infection usually have symptoms within 1-3 months. Chronic hepatitis C typically remains symptom-free until complications arise, which can be decades later. Regular screenings are essential, even if you don’t have symptoms.

  • Symptoms of hepatitis C include:
    • Dark yellow urine
    • Fatigue
    • Fever
    • Gray or clay-colored stools
    • Joint pain
    • Loss of appetite
    • Nausea and/or vomiting
    • Abdominal pain
    • Jaundice
  • What is hepatitis?

    Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, usually caused by an infection or virus (types A, B, C, D, or E), though it can also result from injury or other factors. It can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). In the United States, hepatitis A, B, and C are the most common types.

  • How do you get hepatitis?

    Hepatitis spreads differently depending on the type.

    • Hepatitis A and E: Usually transmitted through contaminated food or water.
    • Hepatitis B, C, and D: Primarily spread through contact with infected blood.
    • Hepatitis B and D: Can also be passed through unprotected sex or by sharing needles.

    Hepatitis C is spread through contact with infected blood. It can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Acute hepatitis C may last up to 6 months and sometimes clears on its own, but most cases become chronic and can lead to serious liver problems, including liver damage, cancer, or even death. You can contract hepatitis C from:

    • Sharing drug injection equipment (the most common form of transmission).
    • Accidental needle sticks in healthcare settings.
    • Getting tattoos or piercings with tools that weren’t properly sterilized or previously used on an infected person.
    • Direct contact with the blood or sores of an infected person.
    • Having unprotected sex with an infected person.
  • How is hepatitis C treated?

    Hepatitis C is treated with powerful antiviral medications that have advanced significantly in recent years. These treatments now have fewer side effects and shorter durations, with some courses lasting as little as eight weeks.

  • Can I get hepatitis treatment if I’m not a Phoenix resident?

    Yes! We welcome patients of all backgrounds from across the Valley and throughout Arizona, including Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Glendale, Chandler, Gilbert, Peoria, Surprise, and surrounding communities.

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