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Have Cirrhosis Of Liver And Hepatitis C. Done Colonoscopy And Endoscopy. Abnormal Blood Levels. Meaning?

My partner has cirrhosis of the liver - non-alcoholic - & Hep C. Today, he underwent a fairly routine procedure - colonoscopy & endoscopy. Several hours after the procedure he received a call from his liver doctor, (present during the procedure), informing him that his blood levels are of great concern. He spoke of bone marrow - Unfortunately, I am in FL - (his procedures were in PA) his team of physicians is in PA. What does this mean?

He underwent the TIPS procedure in July of 2012.
He had a blood transfusion in May of 2013

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated
Thank you,
Jo Ann Putney
posted on Mon, 24 Jun 2013
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Hi,
It is likely that your partner has low blood element counts. Anemia (lack of enough blood (haemoglobin)) is probably the one calling for concern and this level may be so low that another blood transfusion would be needed. In such a case immediate blood transfusion is required and your partner should go to his doctor soonest for advise. However another concern may be low blood defensive cells. But aneamia is most likely.
Hope this is helpful
Dr Rogers
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Have Cirrhosis Of Liver And Hepatitis C. Done Colonoscopy And Endoscopy. Abnormal Blood Levels. Meaning?

Hi, It is likely that your partner has low blood element counts. Anemia (lack of enough blood (haemoglobin)) is probably the one calling for concern and this level may be so low that another blood transfusion would be needed. In such a case immediate blood transfusion is required and your partner should go to his doctor soonest for advise. However another concern may be low blood defensive cells. But aneamia is most likely. Hope this is helpful Dr Rogers