What is hepatitis C?

Hepatitis C is a viral disease that leads to inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus transmitted primarily by contaminated blood and is often associated with transfusion and IV drug abuse. However, in some case the source of hepatitis C is unknown.

How do members experience hepatitis C?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hepatitis C*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for hepatitis C*

Who has hepatitis C on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 14
30s 94
40s 125
50s 172
60s 302
70+ 186

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 348
Female 539