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What Causes Coughing Up Of Blood When Diagnosed With Cirrhosis Of Liver?

My husband 2 years wS diagnosis with cirosis of the liver which turned to kidney fai78 weeks on dialysis top of transplant list got better from go to the bottom of list stl has ot of problem with emphalopoly and now they are looking at liver cancer haven t seen a Dr for 2 years 2 booked now for two days coughing up blood we so have the throat issue which can I r be from ease help g He only 49
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Hi,

A patient with cirrhosis coughing or throwing up blood must be suspected of having an esophageal variceal bleeding. This demands urgent medical attention.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
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What Causes Coughing Up Of Blood When Diagnosed With Cirrhosis Of Liver?

Hi, A patient with cirrhosis coughing or throwing up blood must be suspected of having an esophageal variceal bleeding. This demands urgent medical attention. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon