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What Causes Bloody Stools In A Hepatitis C Patient?
MY husband has Hep C. He went and had a tattoo done Sunday on his arm. He had about 4 shots of Southern Comfort to help relax him and had taken 2 asprin. He came home and got sick and there was blood in it. He has gone to the bathroom and he seen blood in his stool. It was red and today it is tarry color. He is not yellow and his eyes are white no yellow there either. He says his stomach hurts. Should he see a Dr. or will this pass? He is stage 4 with his liver!
Mon, 16 May 2016
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what is age of your husband?
liver cirrhosis may lead to esophageal varices which may cause Upper GI bleed.
blood in stool has differentials like
- hemarrhoids - inflammatory bowel disease - colonic polyps
malignancy - infection (bloody diarrhea)
if age>50, Blood in stool usually reflects a lower Gastrointestinal tract pathology.
your husband should visit a gastroenterologist at the earliest to undergo endoscopy.
if bloody diarrhea with acute history and age
wish your husband good health.
further queries are welcomed.
Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .
wish you good health.
regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
what is age of your husband?
liver cirrhosis may lead to esophageal varices which may cause Upper GI bleed.
blood in stool has differentials like
- hemarrhoids - inflammatory bowel disease - colonic polyps
malignancy - infection (bloody diarrhea)
if age>50, Blood in stool usually reflects a lower Gastrointestinal tract pathology.
your husband should visit a gastroenterologist at the earliest to undergo endoscopy.
if bloody diarrhea with acute history and age
wish your husband good health.
further queries are welcomed.
Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .
wish you good health.
regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
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