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.
In about one quarter of the cases, acute hepatitis C often resolves in a few months, and without major symptoms or issues. However, if the disease becomes chronic, it can lead to liver damage, liver failure, or liver cancer. Read on to discover how the virus is transmitted and what you can do to protect yourself.