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What Causes Redness In Face And Anemia When Diagnosed With Liver Cirrhosis?
Hello, my sister is 80 years old. She was diagnosed with cirrhosis, but they cannot identify what kind of it. Her face is red. She also was found anemic and got blood transfusion. What kind of cirrhosis is there besides liver? My email address: YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 1 Jul 2019
General & Family Physician, Dr. Varinder's Response
Hello,
The redness of face and palms are features of liver failure. It is due to hormonal effects. Cirrhosis type is sometimes confirmed on liver biopsy.
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Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
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What Causes Redness In Face And Anemia When Diagnosed With Liver Cirrhosis?
Hello, The redness of face and palms are features of liver failure. It is due to hormonal effects. Cirrhosis type is sometimes confirmed on liver biopsy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician