call or other emergency services immediately if you have hepatitis c and you: feel extremely confused or are having hallucinations. are bleeding from the rectum or are vomiting blood. call your doctor if: you think you may have been infected with hepatitis c. you have risk factors for hepatitis c such as iv drug use. you have symptoms of hepatitis c ( fatigue sore muscles loss of appetite nausea dark urine or yellow-gray stools fever or jaundice ) and you think you may have been exposed to hepatitis c. a home test for hepatitis c virus shows that you have hepatitis c. more testing is needed to find out if you have an active infection. watchful waiting taking a wait-and-see approach (called watchful waiting ) is not appropriate if you think you have hepatitis c. talk to your doctor if you think you have been exposed to hepatitis c. who to see the following health professionals can diagnose hepatitis c: family medicine physician internist pediatrician physician assistant nurse practitioner gynecologist the following specialists also can diagnose the disease and provide further care: gastroenterologist hepatologist infectious disease specialist to prepare for your appointment see the topic making the most of your appointment. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.
i have or think i have hepatitis c when should i contact my doctor?