Dr. Wayne Cottrell

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Hepatitis C

 

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Hepatitis C is a viral infection that can cause damage to the liver. In chronic infection it causes scarring (fibrosis) of the liver which can affect its function and might eventually lead to cirrhosis, liver failure or cancer.

Hepatitis C Risks

  • Blood exposure
  • Sharing needles and drug equipment
  • Unprotected anal sex and fisting, possibly because there might be more exposure to blood this way.

Hepatitis C Symptoms

  • None or very mild symptoms after initial infection, so it is easily missed

Hepatitis C Diagnosis

  • If at risk the only way to tell if you have been infected is by regular screening
  • Hepatitis C antibody test/ liver function tests
  • We offer an early detection test that is highly accurate at detecting infection, from as early as 10 days post contact
  • Guidelines recommend follow up screening at 3 months.

Some people will clear the infection spontaneously after a few months. It is however possible to get reinfected with the same or a different strain. The most common strain of Hepatitis C is genotype 1, which unfortunately is the hardest to treat. For those who do not clear the virus, they will go on to develop a chronic Hepatitis C infection.

Until recently the only way to see how much damage has been done to the liver was through taking a liver biopsy. This procedure can be uncomfortable and doesn’t come without its risks. However other options are now available that are just as accurate at diagnosing the level of scarring in the liver. One of these, is fibroscan, which is a painless non invasive ultrasound scan. We can refer you for this if necessary. We can also perform an enhanced liver fibrosis blood test and the two tests combined, will give a very accurate reflection of the state of the liver.

Hepatitis C Treatment

The treatment of Hepatitis C has changed drastically in recent years with the advent of direct acting antivirals and will continue to do so. They are becoming ever more effective at curing Hepatitis C with less toxic drugs and over a shorter period of time, so it’s well worth having a discussion with your doctor as there are now treatments available that can cure this disease.

I have over 14 years experience providing sexual health screening and I offer a completely confidential, professional, non judgemental service from start to end. If you are not sure if you have been at risk, then I offer a normal consultation to discuss the possible risks and whether screening would be appropriate. We discuss and agree all costs beforehand so you know exactly where you stand and I will always provide you with clear and accurate advice based on current British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH ) guidelines.

Dr Wayne Cottrell is your Private GP and Sexual Health Doctor in Canary Wharf. Let us help you today!

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Irene Jordan
Irene Jordan
07:21 18 Jan 19
Dr Cottrell is nothing short of amazing. I started seeing him during the worst moments of my life, desperate for answers as to what was going on with me. I badgered him with my new found health anxiety and not once did he ever make me feel like I was crazy, instead he would reassure me and answer me honestly and calmly, and where necessary he’d organise the appropriate tests efficiently in order for my anxiety to not get worse with a wait. I cannot thank him enough. Me and my children will never go to anyone else.read more
Matt Ryman
Matt Ryman
12:45 13 Jul 18
Superb service with a thoroughly professional approach. I highly recommend Dr Cottrell as an extremely experienced and friendly GP.read more
Lethewards Sunk
Lethewards Sunk
17:53 14 Jun 18
Dr Cave is absolutely brilliant. She was calm, empathetic and joined the dots to me on some aspects of my health that several consultants have failed to do. One of the best GPs I've visited ever.read more
Meredith O'Shaughnessy
Meredith O'Shaughnessy
13:58 31 Dec 17
Wonderful doctor with a very attentive and engaged approach. The clinic is very professionally run and it provides a fast and efficient service. From travel vaccines to general GP services they always make time to see me, even when it's been a bit last minute. I wouldn't go anywhere else now. Highly recommended.read more
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Canary Wharf, E14 5HX

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