Finding out about hep C will help you plan for the future. Our Hep C Action Newsletter Program can help guide you through testing and treatment.
What Is Hep C?
Most people who are infected with the hep C virus go on to develop chronic hep C. The infection becomes chronic (long-lasting) because the body’s immune system is unable to fight it off.
You might think that such a condition would make you feel sicker and sicker over time. However, for many people, hep C is an asymptomatic condition—which means they may not experience symptoms for many years after they are infected. No one can tell you now whether or not you will have symptoms in the future.
Here’s the tricky part: a lack of symptoms does not mean that hep C stops attacking your liver. The virus can stay active in the body without producing recognizable symptoms. In fact, some people experience no symptoms that they are aware of until significant liver damage has occurred.
Read: What Are the Symptoms of Hep C?
