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What Causes Abdominal Pain And Appetite Loss?

Super concerned about my father. He is 65 and an alcoholic. He has been passing blood (noticeable amounts), hardened and distended abdomen. He also has been having stomach pain and loss of appetite. I have been trying to encourage him to see a doctor asap but he refuses because he his scared to hear the results. However, he is scheduled to meet and discuss a colonoscopy within the following week. My concern is the possibilities of what this could be. He obviously does not care for himself and most times does not eat.
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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Liver disease particularly, cirrhosis should be looked for. A FibroScan can be advised in addition to liver function tests.

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What Causes Abdominal Pain And Appetite Loss?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Liver disease particularly, cirrhosis should be looked for. A FibroScan can be advised in addition to liver function tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.