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a liver transplant. In fact, almost one third of all liver
transplants in the U.S. were needed because the people
had chronic hepatitis C.
Do I have to get treated?
If you think you might have hepatitis or that
you've been in contact with an infected person
or a contaminated object, see your doctor, a
gastroenterologist (a digestive system specialist), or
hepatologist (a liver specialist) right away. If you do
have chronic hepatitis B or C and do not get medical
treatment, you increase the risk of developing lifethreatening
liver damage (cirrhosis, liver cancer, or
liver failure). Chronic hepatitis is a disease that should
be taken seriously, which means always following the
exact treatment that your doctor prescribes.
How can I protect myself from
getting hepatitis B or C?
* Never share needles or personal items such as razors,
toothbrushes, nail files, and clippers anything that
can hold blood.
* If you must get a manicure or body piercing, be sure
sterile instruments are used.
* Avoid multiple sex partners; if you do have multiple
partners, use a latex condom.
* It's better not to get tattoos. The needle and possibly
the injected ink both transmit the disease.
* There is no need to worry about contact with articles
like hairbrushes, combs, or eating utensils.
Understanding Pain
What is the purpose of pain?
Pain is your body's alarm system. It tells you that
something is wrong. When part of your body is injured
or hurt, nerves in that area release chemical signals.
Other nerves send these signals to your brain, where
they are recognized as pain. Pain often tells you that
you need to do something.
For example, if you touch a hot stove, pain signals from
your brain make you pull your hand away. This type of
pain helps protect you.
Long-lasting pain, such as arthritis pain, is different.
While it tells you that something is wrong, it often
isn't as easy to relieve. Managing this type of pain is
important, because it can disrupt your life.
The pain cycle
Along with physical changes, such as movement
limitations, the emotional ups and downs of your
condition can add to your pain. If you feel depressed or
stressed due to limited or lost abilities, your pain may
seem worse. You can get caught in the cycle of pain,
limited/lost abilities, stress, and depression, which
makes everything seem harder to handle.
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