Symptoms of acute hepatitis C infection include a decreased appetite , fatigue ( tiredness ) , abdominal pain , jaundice ( skin becoming yellow ) , itching , and flu-like symptoms . In the minority of patients who experience acute phase symptoms , they are generally mild and nonspecific , and rarely lead to a specific diagnosis of hepatitis C. Symptoms of acute hepatitis C infection include decreased appetite , fatigue , abdominal pain , jaundice , itching , and flu-like symptoms .