To treat either injury, you should: 1  Ice your shoulder to reduce pain and swelling. 2  Do it for 20-30 minutes every three to four hours, for 2 to 3 days or longer.
People can become infected with the Hepatitis C virus during such activities as. 1  Sharing needles, syringes, or other equipment to inject drugs. 2  Needlestick injuries in health care settings. 3  Being born to a mother who has Hepatitis C.
How do you determine if hep c is accute or chronic? I recently tested positive for exposure to hepatitis c. I obtained a physician and had further testing done. I have no detectable viral load at this time, and my liver enzymes appear normal.