Hepatitis C is a contagious infection that can cause serious damage to the liver. Many people in the country are affected by this virus that can spread via bodily fluids or infected blood of an HCV positive person.

Even though the infection has been monitored and understood by the medical community, the symptoms may vary from person to person, and it is important to assess the early warning signs of hepatitis C. The virus affects the liver, which is the largest organ and is responsible for many daily functions in the body. An infected liver can cause many disorders in the body leading to symptoms all around the body. Listed herein are the early warning signs that one needs to keep in mind to avoid the delayed onset of hepatitis C.

Tiredness
Feeling tired or sore becomes constant. No amount of sleep or rest can make you feel energized as the virus works its way to the liver.

Dark Urine
Urine might appear dark yellow-brown when the liver gets infected with the hepatitis C. As the affected liver cannot process urine properly, the urine appears dark in color. This is one of the most common early warning signs of hepatitis C.

Fever
Mild fever develops and does not seem to reduce after the intake of the usually prescribed antibiotics. The fever gets persistent and develops within two to six weeks of exposure to hepatitis C.

Irritation in the skin
Frequent irritations of the skin arise all over the body within two to four weeks. Persistent itchy feelings even while sleeping are early signs of HCV infection.

Loss of appetite
A normal or unaffected liver regulates hunger and supplies the intestines with bile as part of its daily functions. When the liver is affected by the Hepatitis C virus, it cannot function properly leading to many issues such as loss of appetite.

Abdominal pain
A never subsiding abdominal pain is an early sign to oneself checked at the hospital for any ailments. HCV affected livers do cause pain within two to four weeks from exposure to the Hepatitis C virus.

Joint pain
As the liver is an essential organ in the human body, any infection or issue in the liver can use pains in many parts of the body. An infected liver can cause pains in the knees and elbows.

Vomiting
Feeling of fatigue and stomach pain can cause vomiting in extreme cases too. It also means that the infection Is spreading fast and it must be considered an emergency to visit the hospital.

Clay-colored stool
Even though you might be eating right, the stool might be clay or mud-colored. It is important to monitor the color of the stool on a periodic basis.

Swelling the legs
Legs seem to get swollen in spite of having normal fluid levels in the body.

It’s crucial for one to be aware of the early warning signs of hepatitis C so that this disease can be treated promptly.