Abdominal Pain
Ascites can also cause abdominal pain during the later stage of hepatitis C. An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal space, the area in the belly between the organs and the abdominal wall, may cause stomach discomfort. It happens when the liver cannot create sufficient albumin, a protein controlling the fluid quantity in cells. The upper abdominal aches expand throughout the remainder of the abdomen, resulting in severe pain.
Aside from that, intense discomfort and pain can also be experienced if the gallbladder is inflamed due to HCV. The gallbladder is susceptible to inflammation, pressure, liver enlargement, and chemicals, which may result in cramping, burning, and radiating pain. Because up to fifty percent of people with chronic hepatitis have gallbladder issues, it becomes an underlying complication asSsociated with hepatitis C.
On the other hand, hepatitis C can also induce digestive issues. Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by persistent stomach discomfort, bloating, and alterations in bowel patterns, appears to be more prevalent in hepatitis C patients. Data indicates that 66 percent of patients with hepatitis C have IBS. According to research, the incidence of IBS in persons with hepatitis increases with the severity of liver scarring.
