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Liver Transplantation for Hepatitis C Patients
By Nicole Cutler, L.Ac.
In addition to being the reigning cause of chronic liver disease in the United States, C is also the most common reason for liver transplants in this country. When C sufferers have exhausted all traditional and alternative forms of treatment, a liver transplant is typically the only remaining option. Transplant recipients are filled with a sense of hopefulness and usually become more optimistic about fighting liver disease. The promise of a healthy liver encourages them to persevere through treatment and therapy.

However, recent studies have now introduced that a new liver doesn’t necessarily equal a fresh start. Since C is a reoccurring virus that may emerge even in the new, healthy liver, many researchers suggest early therapy to aid in the prevention of re-infection. Studies have been conducted documenting the fluctuation of viral load in transplant recipients, as well as the rate of re-infection in post transplant patients. They’ve found

that in most cases, post-transplant patients are prone to rapid reproduction of the virus. While strong doses of antiviral medication may minimize C re-infection, their effect on the immune system may also magnify the risks in acquiring a new liver.

Although a liver transplant may not be the definitive answer to C infection, options do exist to support the longevity of a new liver and while western medicine’s many amazing feats may be riddled with holes, complementary options can fill them.

While traditional Western medicine can provide much needed liver support, supplementing those treatments with alternative therapies greatly increases the degree of protection. In addition to antiviral therapy, scientific studies have demonstrated milk thistle’s ability to protect liver cells from damage and actually help to regenerate healthy liver cells.

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