Joint Pain
It is typical for people with HCV to have rheumatic problems, such as joint, muscle, and connective tissue discomfort. Joint and muscular pain and weariness are often among the disease’s first manifestations. Arthralgia is joint pain that occurs at the place where two bones connect. On the other hand, arthritis is a joint inflammation that may manifest as redness, swelling, and discomfort.
Joint pain is a typical symptom of acute and chronic hepatitis C when symptoms are present. It is also a distinct adverse effect of hepatitis drugs like peginterferon and ribavirin.
According to research, around one-third of patients with hepatitis C will develop arthritis. Rheumatic consequences of HCV emerge from the immune system’s struggle against the virus. Due to the constant multiplication of the virus in individuals with HCV, the immune system is constantly battling the virus, resulting in system-wide inflammation and joint and muscle problems of HCV. This symptom may also accompany nausea, exhaustion, and loss of appetite.
Numerous joints may be implicated, although the hands and wrists are most often affected. Typically, these aches are mild, although they may sometimes be highly intense. In such instances, analgesics can be taken to alleviate the discomfort.
