Yes, it’s curable. But it can take a while, depending on how long it’s been ravaging your body. Antiviral medications are used by doctors to eliminate the hepatitis C virus from the body. These are usually taken until the virus is completely gone. Here are some of the FDA-approved antiviral medications that are used for hep …
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas. Medscape cites the global incidence of pancreatitis cases as ranging from 5 and 80 in per 100,000 population, making this an incredibly common condition. Left untreated, this condition can lead to serious complications, including death. In order to prevent complications, it’s necessary to receive proper medical care; that …
Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver. When left untreated, it worsens into other conditions like liver cirrhosis and even liver cancer. Unfortunately, many people rarely feel symptoms in its earlier stages, leaving a lot of people unaware that they’ve already been infected. Treatment can’t start without knowing that you have this condition. So, …
As the name itself suggests, ovarian cancer is the cancer that affects the woman’s ovaries. Medscape notes that it is the eighth most common cancer among women worldwide, counting about 200,000 deaths out of 300,000 cases last 2018. What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer? What makes ovarian cancer especially fatal is that it passes …
Our coronary arteries facilitate blood flow to the heart. However, when fatty deposits called plaque build up, these arteries get clogged and make blood flow to the heart difficult; this results in coronary heart disease (CAD). What are the symptoms of coronary artery disease? According to the CDC, about 18.2 million adults suffer from coronary …
Lung cancer is sadly all-too-familiar to many of us, mainly because it’s one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. The World Cancer Research Fund notes that there were about 2.1 million cases and 1.8 million deaths in 2018, with the majority of these cases coming from Hungary. What is the survival rate for …
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. About 3 out of 6 people suffer from this condition, particularly women and those who work in conditions that involve strenuous wrist and hand flexing. Is carpal tunnel syndrome curable? Mild CTS cases may go away on …
The Lancet reports that over 500 million people all over the world suffer from osteoarthritis (OA). It is the most common type of arthritis wherein the protective cartilages of the bones begin to weaken. As a result, the joints–especially those in the spine, hips, knees, and hands–suffer serious damage. Rheumatology clinician researcher David J. Hunter …
Bronchitis happens when the bronchial tubes in the lungs become inflamed. Its symptoms make breathing harder and painful in the long run. A European Community Respiratory Health Survey study shows that chronic (long-term) bronchitis is a serious health problem among young adults in almost all countries, especially the United States, Spain, and Ireland. Is bronchitis …
The World Cancer Research Fund lists lung cancer as the most common type of cancer worldwide, and it is likewise one of the most fatal. Knowing the different stages of lung cancer helps you understand how far the cancer has spread and determine proper treatment. There are two main types of lung cancer. The first …
