for Veterans and the Public
Know when to call your provider - Hepatitis C for Patients
There isn't a need to panic every time you have a headache or feel tired. But if a symptom is concerning you or is not going away; even if it doesn't feel like a big deal, it is always best to have your provider check it out. The earlier you see a provider when you have unusual symptoms, the better off you are likely to be. While you are being treated for hepatitis C, call your provider if you experience the following:
- Extreme dizziness or shortness of breath
- Chest discomfort
- Changes in your vision
- Swelling in your legs, feet, or ankles
- Diarrhea for more than 48 hours, or blood in the stool
- Fever or other sign of infection that lasts more than 48 hours
- Extreme fatigue