Conversation: The conversation between human and AI assistant.
[|Human|] I was diagnosed with cirrhosis four years ago. I was a two beer drinker seldom used hard stuff, only 6 times in my life. I m now 77 and have stage 3 varices. I had triple open heart surgery 6 months ago and my bp is 112 over 62 most of the time. Looking into banding soon. DR has conclude that my cirrhosis is hep C caused. My medical is provided by the VA.
[|AI|]  Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. Yes, Hepatitis C and cirrhosis is closely linked.  Hepatitis C has potential of chronicity and ultimately lead to cirrhosis. Because if this there are a varices and protein deficiency. To halt the progress of the disease I advise you to stop Chat Doctor.  Take the liver protective, probiotics. It will help you further progress of liver disease. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/