My doctor wants me to get a Hepatitis test because I have tattoos?
which are about 10 years old. I won't pretend to be an expert on this but I would think that in the last 10 years I would have had some sort of symptom. She would also like me to get an HIV test. Is my Doc being paranoid and just wants my money for the tests (expensive) or is it likely that in 10 years I would show no symptoms of both and be positive? I don't like having blood drawn and would like to avoid uneccessary and costly tests.
I have been with the same man for many years. when we met we both had HIV tests done. both were negative, we have both been faithful.
Just do it! The doctor is just caring for your health. It won't hurt.
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i think ur docter need to visit a docter and a docter who can help him ...cuz he needs it
First off, your doctor is going to make money off the tests, the lab is. Second, if you have medical insurance, it should be covered. If you dont have medical insurance, depending on where you live you might have clinics that offer low cost or no cost HIV and Hep A,B and C tests.
I don't think that is right =they would have shut down tattoo places back then if tattoos were the cause of hepatitis
You can go to an AIDS clinic and have a test done anonymously and at no charge.
If you did have Hep C, by the time you had symptoms, you would be very sick, so I think checking for it is smart of your doctor. The disease is devastating. The HIV test would depend on how many sexual partners you've had and how your other bloodwork looks. A basic metabolic panel, comprehensive blood count, liver panel, and Hepatitis antibody check would actually be a very good plan. Do I think you have HIV or Hepatatis? No. But I would rather err on the side of caution on that one. If pain is an issue of getting blood drawn, there is over the counter numbing cream you can apply under plastic wrap two hours before you go so you won't even feel it. Let your doctor do her job. Of course it is up to you. If you feel the risk is less than the annoyance of getting tested, then skip it. My uncle popped up with Hep C 15 years after his tatoos were done with blood sugar so high he went into a coma. Until then, no one knew he was sick. Had he treated early, he would've lived longer. Just a thought...Good luck and good health to you.
I think you should have the tests. Hep C usually has no symptoms. Your life is more important than a few dollars.
If you are comfortable that the tattoo studio was clean and used sterilized equipment, then the tests are not required. That is - if the tattoos are the only reason your doctor wishes you to be tested. I have tattoos over half my body, from long ago till about five to seven years ago, and have had all those tests which came back negative. Tattoo studios have gotten more sterile since those bad old days. On the other hand, if your tattoos were picked out at home with a needle wrapped with thread and soaked in ink, and all your friends also did theirs at the same time with the same needle, you might think about getting the tests.
No your doctor is not being unreasonable. Many tattoo places don't always sterilize the equipment or needles correctly all the time. Also, some places send it out to get sterilized and that company doesn't do it correctly. Not all tattoo places get caught or get caught right away.
I don't think the doctor makes any more money for having tests done, because they are sent off to a lab for processing and they're the ones who get paid for doing the tests.
I would get a second opinion if I was you.. Sounds like the doctor wants to make some extra money.
let me clear up something for you. EVERYONE has one risk factor for acquiring HCV!
The choice is yours but Hepatitis can be fatal.
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