Why do people use CAM for hepatitis C?
There are various reasons why people use CAM for hepatitis C, including: • They have not had a response to initial treatment or to re-treatment with drugs. • They are not willing to have drug treatment or continue it–for example, because of the side effects or length of treatment. • They would like to support their body’s fight against damage by hepatitis C, and they hear of benefits claimed for some CAM treatments–such as “strengthens the immune system” or “cleanses or rejuvenates the liver” (or other organs). • They are experiencing problems from other diseases and conditions that can be caused by or worsened by hepatitis C. • They are not satisfied with their conventional medical treatment.
