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Digestion Problem, Fatty Liver, Elevated Liver Enzymes, Low Plasma Level, HCV +ve, Blood In Stool. Acute Hepatitis Can Cause Melena?
hi my husband had no thing before in his liver and HCV was -ve just last year. He has some digestion problems and he did parium meal. They discover fatty liver , elevated liver enzymes , low plasma level and HCV +ve. Yesterday he experienced tarry stool with blood clots. I want to ask is acute hepatitis can cause melena ?? we are shocked and can t know what to do.
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
He might be having Acute or Chronic Hepatitis C.
Melena can occur due to coagulopathy.
Melena can occur in acute or decompensated CLD.
He required PT/INR, and might require Fresh Frozen plasma Transfusion
This is my best advice for you with the available details, if you have any further query, please ask us.
Stay Healthy
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
He might be having Acute or Chronic Hepatitis C.
Melena can occur due to coagulopathy.
Melena can occur in acute or decompensated CLD.
He required PT/INR, and might require Fresh Frozen plasma Transfusion
This is my best advice for you with the available details, if you have any further query, please ask us.
Stay Healthy
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