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What Causes Blood In Stool Of Liver Cirrhosis?

I have cirrhosis of the liver. three days ago my stool was accompanied by lots of blood which was very red and clear. Yesterday this bleeding stopped but now it has been bleeding again today. I have bowel movements at least 3 times a day sometimes more so it makes for quite a bit of blood lost. I am thinking this bleed is coming from burst hemoroids and small veins in that area but i am still concerned with the loss of blood as my cirrhosis is a level 4.
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
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Blood in the stool (bleeding per rectum) occurs in patients with cirrhosis of liver due to abnormally dilated veins beneath the lining of food pipe and also in the lower part of rectum. This is due to increase pressure in the blood circulation (portal circulation) which involves the draining veins from spleen, intestines to the liver.

Bright red in color blood in the stool is highly suggestive of rupture of such abnormally dilated veins resulting in the bleeding which can cause anemia.

You are advised to consult your doctor for proper assessment and treatment.
wishing you a good health.
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What Causes Blood In Stool Of Liver Cirrhosis?

Thanks for posting your query on HCM! I can understand your problem. Blood in the stool (bleeding per rectum) occurs in patients with cirrhosis of liver due to abnormally dilated veins beneath the lining of food pipe and also in the lower part of rectum. This is due to increase pressure in the blood circulation (portal circulation) which involves the draining veins from spleen, intestines to the liver. Bright red in color blood in the stool is highly suggestive of rupture of such abnormally dilated veins resulting in the bleeding which can cause anemia. You are advised to consult your doctor for proper assessment and treatment. wishing you a good health.