How to Diagnose Hepatitis G
Hepatitis G (HGV) is a form of liver inflammation, also known as hepatitis GB virus and GBV-C. This virus is transmitted through blood, body fluids and sexual contact. Hepatitis G does not cause serious complications like the other forms of hepatitis because it is mild and normally doesn't last too long. However, it is still important to know if you have this virus lurking around in your body.
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Decide whether or not you are at risk of having this disease based upon your medical history and social lifestyle. People who are at risk of having hepatitis G include those who suffer from bleeding conditions (such as hemophilia ) and need multiple blood transfusions, intravenous drug users, those who have multiple sex partners, people with numerous tattoos and body piercings, and individuals with kidney disease who use hemodialysis. In addition, individuals who currently have hepatitis B or C, or both, are at risk of getting hepatitis G.
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Confirm whether or not you have any of the signs and symptoms for hepatitis G. Many people do not have any signs at all, but the common signs to look for include nausea, jaundice, vomiting, dark-colored urine, loss of appetite, fatigue and general flu-like symptoms. You need to contact your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.
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Call your doctor and schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Only your doctor can verify if you have hepatitis G.
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Visit your doctor for an evaluation and testing. Your doctor will begin by asking you a series of questions about your symptoms, medical history, current medications and lifestyle. Your doctor will also take a sample of your blood and send it to the lab for tesing procedures. If HGV-RNA is present in your blood, then you have hepatitis G.
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Receive your test results from your doctor. Your doctor will notify you when your test results are back from the lab and inform you of your health status. It can take up to a week before you receive your results.
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Get plenty of rest. There are no specific treatment options for hepatitis G, besides get plenty of rest, avoid alcohol and eat a well-balanced diet.
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Tips & Warnings
There are no specific treatment options for hepatitis G besides getting plenty of rest, avoiding alcohol and eating a well-balanced diet.
You should practice extreme caution when working around body fluids, such as blood, urine and semen.
