liver and gallbladder disorders
Hepatitis C, Acute
Treatment of Acute Hepatitis C
Antiviral drugs People with acute hepatitis C are treated with the same Treatment as soon as acute hepatitis C is diagnosed. These drugs may decrease the risk of acute hepatitis C becoming chronic. People with hepatitis C should not drink alcohol because it can damage the liver further. There is no need to avoid certain foods or to limit activity. People should not take drugs that can damage the liver, such asacetaminophen. Most people can safely return to work after jaundice resolves. 