HCV can be treated by taking a combination of drugs. These combination drugs are taken for a period of time that will depend on the strain of the virus that you have. Throughout therapy, blood tests need to be taken to check if the medication is working. Even if the virus is not completely cleared, the treatments can reduce inflammation and scarring of the liver. Better drugs are being developed all the time that can offer increased chances of success and there are some medicines now available that promise to cure Hepatitis C infections.
Lifestyle changes can also help limit the chance of damage to your liver developing. These include eating a healthier diet, exercising regularly and stopping alcohol intake.