10. Impaired Blood Clotting: The Unseen Peril of Hepatitis C
Blood clotting is one of those vital processes that operate in the background. It’s only when things go awry that we take notice. With Hepatitis C, there’s an increased risk of bleeding due to impaired clotting. The liver, responsible for producing proteins vital for blood clotting, falters in its duties due to the virus.
The signs can be subtle. There might be increased bruising, even with minor impacts. Wounds might take longer to stop bleeding, and there could be instances of nosebleeds without apparent triggers. Each of these instances is a testament to the liver’s reduced efficiency.
However, the real challenge lies beneath the surface, in the potential for internal bleeding. Organs or muscles might bleed internally, leading to pain and complications. It’s a silent risk, lurking in the shadows, emphasizing the virus’s far-reaching consequences. (10)
