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Bloody Stools Like Dark Blood Diarrhea, Vomiting. History Of Having Cirrhosis Of Liver, Had Ultrasound. Serious?
My husband has cirrhosis of the liver. He had an ultrasound last week followed by two days of bloody stool. Today he had an MRI and now has bloody stools again. Stool is like dark bloody diarrhea. He is also vomiting. Is this caused by his cirrhosis or by the test? He sees his liver doctor on Monday. Should he go to the hospital?
Sat, 24 Aug 2013
Hello,
Thank you for the query.
I have gone through your query and understood your concern. I dont think that MRI caused bloody stools as it doesnt causes any radiation exposure lie other tests. But the culprit in your case is liver cirrhosis in my opinion. And hospital visit is always needed as increased blood loss will leads to hypovolemic shock which is not an acceptable condition if the blood loss is no much then it is fine and you can wait for the change but if it is more you need to consult your treating doctor for sure. Thank you.
Thank you for the query.
I have gone through your query and understood your concern. I dont think that MRI caused bloody stools as it doesnt causes any radiation exposure lie other tests. But the culprit in your case is liver cirrhosis in my opinion. And hospital visit is always needed as increased blood loss will leads to hypovolemic shock which is not an acceptable condition if the blood loss is no much then it is fine and you can wait for the change but if it is more you need to consult your treating doctor for sure. Thank you.
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Hello dear,
Presence of bloody stools is indicative of Upper Gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to Liver cirrhosis.
There is dilation of the veins in the oesophagus which cause bleeding.
The blood combines with the acid present in the stomach to produce black colouration.
Investigations like stool examination and endoscopy can be done to detect the cause of bleeding.
If any active site is found, it should be immediately managed to prevent any further complication.
So, it is advisable to go to the hospital for proper clinical examination & endoscopy.
Wishing a good health.
You can ask me any further queries using the below link: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-polash-sannigrahi/64925
Take care.
Presence of bloody stools is indicative of Upper Gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to Liver cirrhosis.
There is dilation of the veins in the oesophagus which cause bleeding.
The blood combines with the acid present in the stomach to produce black colouration.
Investigations like stool examination and endoscopy can be done to detect the cause of bleeding.
If any active site is found, it should be immediately managed to prevent any further complication.
So, it is advisable to go to the hospital for proper clinical examination & endoscopy.
Wishing a good health.
You can ask me any further queries using the below link: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-polash-sannigrahi/64925
Take care.
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