A test involves taking a small amount of blood from a vein in the arm. The blood is then sent to a laboratory to be tested. Currently there is no cure for hepatitis C, however, there are some treatment options. There are strict criteria for people infected with hepatitis C to qualify for Interferon. This treatment is only available through a liver specialist.
Some people use natural and alternative treatments like acupuncture and Chinese herbs.
It is advised to consult a qualified natural therapy practitioner for more information. Natural therapy practitioners should work in conjunction with your general practitioner. Whatever an individual chooses it is important to find out as much as possible about different treatment options. 7517 GPO Box 1614, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia This site has been made possible with the cooperation and support of NSW Health Dept and South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service.