Medical Marijuana for Patients with Hepatitis C in Virginia<\/h1>\n

The hepatitis C virus<\/strong> (HCV) was cloned in 1988. Between 1988-1994, the Third National Health and Nutrition Survey estimated that there were approximately 3.9 million non-institutionalized, civilian Americans who have been infected with HCV<\/a>. Of those infected, 2.7 million had chronic infection, making HCV the most chronic blood-borne infection in the United States.<\/p>\n

Most adults in their 20s and 30s made up 36.5% of newly reported chronic hepatitis C infections<\/a> in the same year, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).<\/p>\n

Hepatitis C can qualify for medical marijuana in Virginia. It is listed as one of the debilitating medical conditions listed for medical marijuana in the state.<\/p>\n

How Hepatitis C Impacts One\u2019s Life<\/h2>\n

While living with hepatitis C can be challenging, there are ways to manage the virus and still live a happy, productive life, like keeping your liver healthy to avoid complications.<\/p>\n

You can<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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• Reach and maintain a healthy weight<\/li>\n
• Refrain from alcohol and recreational drugs<\/li>\n
• Eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet full of fruit, vegetables, and whole grains<\/li>\n
• Talk to your doctor before taking vitamins and other supplements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Hepatitis C Symptoms<\/h2>\n

  The incubation period of hepatitis C is from 2 weeks to 6 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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  • Fever<\/li>\n
  • Fatigue<\/li>\n
  • Decreases appetite<\/li>\n
  • Nausea<\/li>\n
  • Vomiting<\/li>\n
  • Abdominal pain<\/li>\n
  • Dark urine<\/li>\n
  • Pale feces<\/li>\n
  • Joint pain<\/li>\n
  • Jaundice (yellowing of skin and the whites of the eyes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Prevention of Hepatitis C<\/h2>\n

    There is no effective vaccine against hepatitis C<\/strong>, so prevention is primarily about reducing the risk of exposure to the virus in high-risk populations (people who inject drugs and men who have sex with men) and in health care settings.<\/p>\n

    Available Treatment for Hepatitis C<\/h2>\n

    Therapy with pan-genotypic direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for persons over the age of 12 years who are diagnosed with chronic HCV. New infections do not always require treatment as the immune response of some people will usually clear the infection.<\/p>\n

    Medical Marijuana as An Alternative Treatment for Hepatitis C<\/h3>\n

    Medical marijuana can be effective in relieving some conditions associated with the medications for HCV like nausea.<\/p>\n

    Patients with chronic HCV infection can use medical marijuana to help alleviate treatment-related side effects.<\/p>\n

    If you are considering medical marijuana for your hepatitis, apply for a medical card on our online platform. You can also visit our Virginia page to know more about our application process.<\/p>\n

    Hepatitis C patients in Virginia are allowed to use medical marijuana, provided they are registered by the states\u2019 Department of Health Professions (DHP)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    To know more about medical marijuana card applications<\/strong>, give us a call<\/a> at TeleLeaf RX<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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