<s>[INST] Hi I am inquiring on my mothers health who is very secretive and scared of doctors she has hepatitis c and her feet and ankles have been very swollen lately everyday almost. should I be concerned? She is 62 she also mentioned her liver being swollen . [/INST] hi, please make sure that she has not developed cirrhosis as the chances of untreated HCV patients going into cirrhosis are really high. low proteins due to liver disease can result in fluid accumulation in feet and requires treatment.  Even though she is scared of doctors, try to convince her that she will be free from disease if she consults a doctor. All the best. </s>