Understanding Hepatitis C: Symptoms, Signs, and Causes

Symptoms of Hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is often referred to as a "silent" disease because many people infected with the virus do not experience noticeable symptoms until the liver has been significantly damaged. In the early stages, individuals might experience mild symptoms such as fatigue, fever, and muscle aches, which are easily mistaken for flu-like illnesses. As the infection progresses, more specific symptoms such as jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, and light-colored stools may develop, signaling liver dysfunction.