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Q: What Is The Relationship Between Osteoarthritis And Hepatitis C?
I have recently been dx with OA in my hands -- I have HCV -- stage 4 grade 1 --is there a correlation between HCV and OA ?
Answers (1)
4/18/11 9:56pm
Hepatitis C is related to arthritis but not osteoarthritis which really implies that the joint has worn out with age. Hepatitis C is related to rheumatoid arthritis-like polyarthritis. Now this is not rheumatoid arthritis proper, this condition is "like" rheumatoid arthritis". I know this sounds confusing, but in reality the study of arthritis has a lot of gray areas that are clear as mud.
Your best bet is to see a good rheumatologist who will know your best treatment options.
Dr. Christina Lasich, MD
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