&lt;h1&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;Steps in Getting Hepatitis C (HCV) Treatment in Thailand&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;PULSE now offers hepatitis C virus treatment in Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Chiang Mai (Thailand)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #999999;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14px;&quot;&gt;Written by &lt;a href=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com/pulseteam/2&quot;&gt;Dr.Deyn Natthakhet Yaemim MD&lt;/a&gt;, Last reviewed 10 October 2022&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;PULSE Clinic Thailand, working in conjunction with research leaders, has a long history and efforts to tackle &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/hepatitis-c-symptoms-testing&quot;&gt;Hepatitis C infection&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;. As a result, you can get effective treatment for H&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;epatitis C infection at PULSE in Thailand. Getting treatment for Hepatitis C infection is more affordable in Thailand than in other countries.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;At PULSE CLINIC Thailand, we have treated local and international patients with Hepatitis C infection with advanced new medicines known as direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). The new medications have proven more than 90% effective in curing hep C infection. In other words, Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) cure nine out of 10 patients with hepatitis C.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;In addition, the treatment is suitable for anyone, regardless of whether you are currently injecting drugs or seeking treatment for drug dependency.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The treatment regime will usually take up to 12 weeks. However, some patients will take up to 24 weeks.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The following DAA medicines are currently available in Thailand:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Harvoni&amp;reg; (Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Sofosbuvir + Daclatasvir&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Sofosbuvir + Velpatasvir&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;What is Hepatitis C?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and can lead to severe liver damage. The virus spreads through contact with infected blood, but many people remain unaware they have it, as symptoms can take decades to appear. To catch it early, many health organizations recommends screening for all adults, even those without symptoms or known liver disease.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Get Treatment for Hepatitis C at PULSE Clinic Thailand&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Consultation &amp;amp; Lab Tests&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Consultation with our doctors: &lt;/strong&gt;During the consultation, our doctors discuss your medical history, if you have any underlying medical conditions, and are you on any medications &amp;amp; supplements. Please make a list of supplements or medications you are currently taking before your consultation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blood Test:&lt;/strong&gt; Some tests will be performed at PULSE Clinic or any lab/hospital to check on your HCV genotyping, Complete Liver Function, Kidney Function, HCV viral load test, and Hepatitis B test.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 20px; color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;Start HCV treatment at PULSE Clinics&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com/Files/Booking%20an%20appointment%20at%20PULSE%20CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;37&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Contact us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info.bkk@pulse-clinic.com&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;info.bkk@pulse-clinic.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;or chat on your preferred platform:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/66652371936&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com/Files/WhatsApp.png&quot; width=&quot;48&quot; height=&quot;82&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ffffff;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/66652371936&quot;&gt;+66 65 237 1936&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;line://ti/p/@946svqfh&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com/Files/line-logo.png&quot; width=&quot;50&quot; height=&quot;85&quot; /&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;w-30 inline-block px-2 mt-3&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt; @PULSEClinic&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;weixin://dl/chat?pulseclinic&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com/Files/WeChat_App_Icon.png&quot; width=&quot;50&quot; height=&quot;85&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;weixin://dl/chat?pulseclinic&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;w-30 inline-block px-2 mt-3&quot;&gt;PulseClinic&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Medication Prescription and Dispensary by PULSE Clinic &amp;amp; Pharmacy&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;You can get your prescription and medication and medication with us.&amp;nbsp;Our doctor will devise a treatment plan with medication suitable for you. You will be treated as an outpatient and won&amp;rsquo;t need to stay overnight.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;(Please speak to our medical team for a 3-month refill, if you already have a prescription)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. 3 Months of Treatment with Medications&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Our doctor may schedule a follow-up session with you to monitor our treatment progress. Our doctors will also help monitor any side effects from the medication. It is crucial to follow the instructions on your medication dosage from the doctors or pharmacists.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Checkup &amp;amp; Follow-up&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Our doctor may schedule a follow-up session with you to monitor our treatment progress. During the follow-up, the doctors will monitor your general health and see if the medication is suitable for you. Re-infection of Hepatitis C is possible, please follow the doctor&#39;s advice on what the do and don&#39;t.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5. Hepatitis C Viral Load Test Every 6 months&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Our doctors will schedule a Hepatitis C Viral Load test for the test of cure every 6 months. This is essential to check if you are cured of Hepatitis C by checking the viral load in your systems.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;padding-left: 30px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NOTE:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; If you have cirrhosis (liver scarring) or other conditions affecting your liver, refer you to a liver specialist before starting treatment. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;How Does Hepatitis C&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;Treatment Work?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Hepatitis C can be treated with a medication called direct-acting antiviral (DAA), which are the safest and most effective treatment options.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;HCV is curable for most people with the current medicines, so you don&#39;t have to take Hepatitis C medicine forever like HIV antiretroviral.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;These medications can help clear the infection in over 90% of cases and are typically taken for 8 to 12 weeks. When treated early, hepatitis C infection can be cured or managed to go into remission.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The treatment is available in all PULSE Clinic Thailand branches, which are located in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, and Hat Yai.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;padding-left: 30px;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;How Can I Know if I Have Hepatitis C?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;amp;]:mt-5&quot; dir=&quot;auto&quot; data-message-author-role=&quot;assistant&quot; data-message-id=&quot;f49f4582-80ca-4a17-b879-56897175b6e4&quot; data-message-model-slug=&quot;gpt-4o-mini&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Most people with acute HCV don&#39;t show symptoms, but some may experience fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, clay-colored stools, joint pain, and jaundice. Chronic HCV often has no symptoms and is usually detected through routine liver function tests. Adding&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/rapid-test-for-hiv-syphilis-hepatitis&quot;&gt;routine hepatitis C tests&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;can be beneficial to your health care routine, as it can help you detect the infection and get treatment early.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HIV and Hepatitis C&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;amp;]:mt-5&quot; dir=&quot;auto&quot; data-message-author-role=&quot;assistant&quot; data-message-id=&quot;3c2bdbd1-5222-484b-92ef-750b7edacb12&quot; data-message-model-slug=&quot;gpt-4o-mini&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;People with HIV are at higher risk of getting hepatitis C due to a weakened immune system. Hepatitis C is transmitted through direct contact with infected blood. Risk factors include sharing needles or personal items, with a low risk of transmission through unprotected sex.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;amp;]:mt-5&quot; dir=&quot;auto&quot; data-message-author-role=&quot;assistant&quot; data-message-id=&quot;d80959f5-85c2-4ade-b6b3-1818cd072c18&quot; data-message-model-slug=&quot;gpt-4o-mini&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Both HCV and HIV are bloodborne viruses commonly transmitted through sharing injection drug equipment. While sexual transmission of HCV is less common than HIV, it can occur through direct exposure to infected blood. About 21% of people with HIV in the U.S. also have HCV, and around 4% of &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.avert.org/living-with-hiv/health-wellbeing/health-conditions&quot;&gt;people with HCV are coinfected with HIV&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;. Globally, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2021.726419/full&quot;&gt;nearly 2.3 million people live with both HIV and HCV&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;amp;]:mt-5&quot; dir=&quot;auto&quot; data-message-author-role=&quot;assistant&quot; data-message-id=&quot;99b5ae00-8b74-448d-b4b4-d35da3373ca1&quot; data-message-model-slug=&quot;gpt-4o-mini&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;People with HIV are at higher risk for developing coinfections like hepatitis C due to a weakened immune system. This makes it harder for the body to fight off HCV, leading to more severe liver damage and complications at a younger age.&amp;nbsp;It&#39;s important for people with HIV to &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/rapid-test-for-hiv-syphilis-hepatitis&quot;&gt;get screened for HCV&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;, especially if they are at high risk.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HIV-HCV coinfection increases the risk of:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Liver fibrosis&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cirrhosis&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Liver disease&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Diabetes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cardiovascular issues&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Kidney disease&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Side-Effects and Re-infection&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;New Hepatitis C medication has very few side effects for most individuals. However, it is crucial to follow the instructions of our doctors to adhere to your medication regime.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Everyone has a different experience with their treatment. However, most new medicines in Hep C treatment have significantly few side effects so that you can go about your day as usual.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The exact combinations of medicines to be taken will depend on several things, such as whether you have cirrhosis, the genotype of hep C, other medical conditions, and other factors.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;You can still get reinfected with hepatitis C even if you are cured.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;There is a chance of being reinfected with hepatitis C. Hence, the best way to prevent reinfected with hepatitis C is by avoiding high-risk behaviors after you have completed your treatment, especially injecting drugs or unprotected sexual intercourse.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Are The Things You Can Do During Hepatitis C Treatment?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;You can do some things to stop the infection from spreading and limit the damage to your liver.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Some of these are:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Cutting out alcohol or limiting how much you drink&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Working out regularly,&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Quitting smoking&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Do not share toothbrushes or razors, and not share needles or syringes with other people&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Practising Sae sex&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Advise your partners who might need to get tested.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Get vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepatitis B&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;How Much Will I Have to Pay for the Treatment?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;HCV guidelines now recommend only oral DAA treatment, the high cost of these medicines means they are only available to people with advanced liver damage in many countries. Luckily hepatitis C treatment is affordable at PULSE Clinic. The price of your treatment could vary based on your symptoms and the stages of infection, which may require different tests and treatments. Contact us for more information about getting hepatitis C treatment at PULSE Clinic.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your treatments will usually include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Doctor consultation fee&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Complete blood test (including HCV viral load, HCV genotyping, complete liver function, and kidney function)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Medications (prescribed by our doctor)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Continuous medical follow-ups&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;Treatment for International Patients &amp;amp; Prescription &amp;amp; Medication&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;For international patients interested in seeking Hepatitis C treatment in our clinic or if you have a prescription from your doctor and want to get medication from us, please chat with our medical team if you have any questions. &lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We are here to help!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div id=&quot;cc-m-18348801325&quot; class=&quot;j-module n j-text &quot;&gt;
&lt;h2 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 20px; color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;Start HCV treatment at PULSE Clinics&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/booking&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com/Files/Booking%20an%20appointment%20at%20PULSE%20CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;37&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Contact us at&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info.bkk@pulse-clinic.com&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;info.bkk@pulse-clinic.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;or chat on your preferred platform:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/66652371936&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com/Files/WhatsApp.png&quot; width=&quot;48&quot; height=&quot;82&quot; /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ffffff;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://wa.me/66652371936&quot;&gt;+66 65 237 1936&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;line://ti/p/@946svqfh&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com/Files/line-logo.png&quot; width=&quot;50&quot; height=&quot;85&quot; /&gt; &lt;span class=&quot;w-30 inline-block px-2 mt-3&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt; @PULSEClinic&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;weixin://dl/chat?pulseclinic&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.pulse-clinic.com/Files/WeChat_App_Icon.png&quot; width=&quot;50&quot; height=&quot;85&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;weixin://dl/chat?pulseclinic&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;w-30 inline-block px-2 mt-3&quot;&gt;PulseClinic&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;word&quot;&gt;Frequently&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span class=&quot;word&quot;&gt;Asked&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span class=&quot;word&quot;&gt;Questions (FAQ)&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span class=&quot;word&quot;&gt;About&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span class=&quot;word&quot;&gt;Hepatitis&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span class=&quot;word&quot;&gt;C&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is Hepatitis C Common?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The CDC estimates that 2.4 million Americans are infected with hepatitis C (HCV), making it the most common bloodborne infection in the U.S. It&#39;s crucial to discuss HCV testing with your healthcare provider. Baby boomers (born between 1945-1965) also have higher rates of infection. Many people with hepatitis C don&#39;t show symptoms, so getting tested if you&#39;re at higher risk is important.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;Is Hepatitis C Curable?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;amp;]:mt-5&quot; dir=&quot;auto&quot; data-message-author-role=&quot;assistant&quot; data-message-id=&quot;f0bd310a-4d55-4d2a-868b-e551db90574b&quot; data-message-model-slug=&quot;gpt-4o-mini&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;HCV can be either acute or chronic:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Acute HCV develops within 6 months of exposure, and most cases progress to chronic HCV.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Chronic HCV can persist for life and, if left untreated, may lead to liver damage or cancer, potentially resulting in liver failure.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;mb-2 flex gap-3 empty:hidden -ml-2&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;items-center justify-start rounded-xl p-1 flex&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex items-center&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;amp;]:mt-5&quot; dir=&quot;auto&quot; data-message-author-role=&quot;assistant&quot; data-message-id=&quot;cf9861ec-2f16-48ef-8c64-6c512eba4be9&quot; data-message-model-slug=&quot;gpt-4o-mini&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Newer medications can effectively cure HCV in the majority of people with HCV.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Starting the treatment early can help improve the result of your treatments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Does Hepatitis C Transmitted?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;amp;]:mt-5&quot; dir=&quot;auto&quot; data-message-author-role=&quot;assistant&quot; data-message-id=&quot;99d4e501-cd98-4960-9fa6-57e2d93e6df8&quot; data-message-model-slug=&quot;gpt-4o-mini&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Household transmission of hepatitis C is very rare. The virus is mainly spread through:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Injecting drugs, especially with shared needles.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Being a healthcare worker with frequent blood contact.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Having a mother with hepatitis C at birth.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Sharing personal items like razors or toothbrushes with blood on them.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Getting tattoos with unclean instruments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Having unprotected sex with multiple partners, although this is less common.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The highest risk factor is sharing needles for intravenous drug use, with most users getting infected within a year. However, there is &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30810158/&quot;&gt;an evidence that shows increasing sexual transmission of HCV among HIV-positive MSM&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;, with outbreaks now also reported in HIV-negative MSM. A study in Lyon analyzed all acute HCV cases in MSM from 2014 to 2017, using genetic analysis to identify transmission clusters and risk factors.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Can I Get Hepatitis C from Sex?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;amp;]:mt-5&quot; dir=&quot;auto&quot; data-message-author-role=&quot;assistant&quot; data-message-id=&quot;ffd7a140-81be-400d-adf4-87c5c82ccc4b&quot; data-message-model-slug=&quot;gpt-4o-mini&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Hepatitis C is primarily spread through blood, often via needle sharing or blood transfusions before 1992. While sexual transmission is rare, the risk increases with new or multiple partners.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Using condoms can reduce the chance of transmission, especially with new or multiple partners. It&#39;s important to discuss with your healthcare provider whether condoms are necessary, and both partners should get tested for hepatitis C and other STIs regularly if one has the virus.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is Hepatitis C Fatal?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;amp;]:mt-5&quot; dir=&quot;auto&quot; data-message-author-role=&quot;assistant&quot; data-message-id=&quot;c65e50a2-8681-4799-9605-3af4e9866474&quot; data-message-model-slug=&quot;gpt-4o-mini&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Hepatitis C is usually not life-threatening, but it can cause liver damage. While HCV itself may not be a major concern, the liver damage it causes can lead to serious health issues, including scarring, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. It is also linked to various other health problems, known as extra-hepatic manifestations, such as diabetes, arthritis, hypothyroidism, and aplastic anemia.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;These health concerns can be more serious if you&#39;re currently on &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/bangkok-hiv-clinic&quot;&gt;HIV treatment&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;. These risks can be more severe for people who are&amp;nbsp;immunocompromised, as your body might have a more difficult time dealing with the infection. Speak with your healthcare provider for more information.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If Hepatitis Has Caused Liver Damage, Do I Have to Live with It Forever?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Once cured of Hepatitis C, liver damage halts, and the liver begins to regenerate. Recovery time varies, but typically takes five years or more. The liver has a unique ability to heal itself, even regrowing to normal size after up to 90% is removed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;However, the liver can still be damaged beyond repair by certain diseases and conditions. This is also the reason why getting treatment early is important.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;Can I Still Have a Baby if I Have Hepatitis C?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;If you&#39;re a woman with hepatitis C, discuss treatment with your provider before pregnancy to reduce the risk of transmission to your baby. Treatment is usually delayed until after pregnancy because it could harm unborn babies.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;If you&#39;re a man with hepatitis C, talk to your provider about treatment before conception, as treating hepatitis C is important for your health, even though the risk of sexual transmission is low.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

PULSE GAY GUIDE - A complete guide to darkrooms, anonymous sex and consent

PULSE GAY GUIDE - How to survive a darkroom

HIV in Hong Kong - Prevention, Treatment, Research. Ending AIDS, Erase Stigma

Annual plan for CBD utilization 2025-2026

Steps in Getting Hepatitis C (HCV) Treatment in Thailand

Cryoglobulin and Cryofibrinogen Panel, Serum and Plasma

Thailand as Asian hub for Hepatitis C virus treatment

STD Test & Treat

Annual Check Up

POZ&PROUD - HIV Treatment Service in Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang mai, Phuket, Koh Samui (Thailand)

Sexual Health Lab Test

Hepatitis A Basics

Hepatitis B Basics

Hepatitis C Basics

Why isn't there a hepatitis C vaccine?

Advice for Hepatitis C treatment

Discover Bangkok’s Alternative Nightlife with KinkBKK: A Guide for Kink-Friendly, Diverse, and Inclusive Events

Steps in Getting Hepatitis C (HCV) Treatment in Thailand

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW

RELATED SERVICES