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What To Do If Having Liver Cirrhosis, Throwing Up Blood And Enlarged Spleen?

my sister is suffering from hepatitis c last 7yrs treatment given which has worked on her and she has developed cirrhosis of liver throwing up blood white cells 32000 and blood count 8 every six months admitted to hospital has enlarged spleen and liver what can be done at this stage
Mon, 16 Nov 2015
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Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). i can understand your concerns regarding your sister. At present She requires admission and evaluation. Since She has been throwing blood she requires urgent endoscopy and therapy such as variceal banding or fundal glue. Also She needs to be investigated for hepatitis C like HCVRNA and Genotype and treatment accordingly. Moreover She should also be evaluated for liver transplant.
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
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What To Do If Having Liver Cirrhosis, Throwing Up Blood And Enlarged Spleen?

Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). i can understand your concerns regarding your sister. At present She requires admission and evaluation. Since She has been throwing blood she requires urgent endoscopy and therapy such as variceal banding or fundal glue. Also She needs to be investigated for hepatitis C like HCVRNA and Genotype and treatment accordingly. Moreover She should also be evaluated for liver transplant. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.