Newport Beach Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C Care
Turn to a Gastroenterologist for a Diagnosis
Hepatitis B is a severe infection that affects the liver. Although contained to the liver, over time it can come to damage other parts of the body. If it goes untreated it can result in liver scarring, liver failure, liver cancer and various other conditions such as anemia and kidney disease. In turn, these complications may lead to death. Because of this, it is critical to visit a Newport Beach gastroenterologist as soon as any unusual symptoms arise.
- A few of the maladies connected with Hepatitis B are characterized by the following symptoms:
- Fever
- Joint pain
- Abdominal pain
- Dark urine
- Nausea and vomiting
In order to treat Hepatitis B, Dr. Quist administers necessary vaccines that will fight off the infection. Attacking the virus as soon as possible after its potential contact is key to removing the symptoms and inducing any further complications to your body. In administering the necessary treatment for the infection, he will also caution against future forms of potential contact with the virus.
What is Hepatitis C?
Just like Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C also damages the liver, and many of the same symptoms are prevalent. If left untreated, further complications such as liver transplantation and liver cancer may arise. In turn, these complications give rise to others that may lead to death. Therefore, it is critical to set an appointment with Dr. Quist as soon as suspected symptoms arise.
In contrast to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C is unable to be prevented through a vaccine. In addition, Hepatitis B is spread by sexual contact while Hepatitis C is mainly spread through contact with the blood of an infected person.
Dr. Quist is ready to present a management plan for the virus and any symptoms it entails. Call the Newport Beach gastroenterologist now at (949) 645-8300!
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Our patients' words are worth their weight in gold.
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“I went for 12 years to many doctors and hospitals because I was having stomach issues. Through many tests and a lot of loss of money. Dr found out what was wrong with me in 1 week.”- Roberta M.
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“While Dr Quist is a highly regarded and well respected GI physician, he is also a genuinely kind person.”- Melanie L.
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“I highly recommended him because not only is he very professional and a highly skilled doctor, his bedside manner is unmatched. The whole procedure was a piece of cake. I had the colonoscopy in the morning and was back at work that afternoon.”- Antonio V.
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“Dr Quist was extremely helpful and made us feel so much better. Highly recommend him!”- Lisa H.
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“I feel privileged to extend that endorsement to all others who are having ANY kind of issue which would require the expertise of an Gastroenterologist. He is INCREDIBLE!!! A+++”- Vicki Morris
