Hepatitis is a condition that can often become serious and is associated with inflammation of the liver. The symptoms do not appear clearly during the early stages, and it gets difficult to diagnose the disease. Hepatitis viruses, namely hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are the main cause of the disease, with hepatitis C being the most serious.

Let us have a look at the telltale signs of Hepatitis C.

Early signs
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has observed that symptoms are not experienced in most cases of Hepatitis C in the early stages. However, in some instances, the symptoms might appear soon after the virus is in the body. The symptoms that can be severe and mild include fever, fatigue, and loss of appetite.

Common signs
There are multiple common symptoms of Hepatitis C. One may bruise or bleed easily in case of even minor injuries. Fatigue and loss of appetite continue to be common symptoms as well. Discoloration of skin and eyes is also among the telltale signs of Hepatitis C. In addition, one may also notice dark-colored urine. Sudden weight loss is also a common symptom of Hepatitis C. Itchy skin and swelling in the legs can also be observed. One can also experience confusion, slurred speech, and drowsiness. The formation of spiderlike blood vessels in the skin are also symptoms of Hepatitis C.

Delayed signs
While some people develop symptoms of the disease within two weeks of infection, there might be times when the signs are delayed. It can sometimes take as much as ten years for the symptoms to show. However, the symptom, in this case, which is liver damage, is very critical. In some cases, the symptoms can be slightly less severe and may include some symptoms from the common signs of Hepatitis C.

Here are some ways to prevent the spread of Hepatitis C.

Never share needles
The highest chance of the spread of hepatitis C is by using intravenous drugs with needles that have been used by others. The problem maximizes while using illicit drugs, and there are multiple ways in which one can get infected, It is not only because of the needle but also because of other equipment.

Do not share personal care products
Regular use items like toothbrush, razors, nail clippers, scissors, and the like should not be shared to avoid the spread of hepatitis C. This is because people often bleed using these products, and other body fluid can be passed on to another person. Certain personal care products should be kept away from the reach of children.

Practice safe sex
The disease can also be transferred through sexual intercourse, so one should practice safe sex to avoid the contraction of the virus.