Hepatitis C Support Group
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral disease which can cause liver inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread by blood-to-blood contact with an infected person's blood. Many people with HCV infection have no symptoms and are unaware of the need to seek treatment. Hepatitis C infects an estimated 150-200 million people worldwide.
i'm going to have surgery in the next two weeks and i read something about pre op heparin..does anyone know what effect heparin has on the liver..i have hep c but the surgery is unrelated but worried about what meds they use
Gastrointestinal conditions: People with ulcerative colitis or tubes draining the stomach or small intestine should not use heparin unless the benefits clearly outweigh the risks.
Liver or kidney disorder: Heparin should be used with caution by people with liver or kidney disorders.