Digestion problem, fatty liver, elevated liver enzymes, low plasma level, HCV +ve, blood in stool. Acute hepatitis can cause melena?
Patient: hi my husband had no thing before in his liver and HCV was -ve just last year. He has some digestion problems and he did parium meal. They discover fatty liver , elevated liver enzymes , low plasma level and HCV +ve. Yesterday he experienced tarry stool with blood clots. I want to ask is acute hepatitis can cause melena ?? we are shocked and can t know what to do. Doctor: Dear Friend.Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.He might be having Acute or Chronic Hepatitis C.Melena can occur due to coagulopathy.Melena can occur in acute or decompensated CLD.He required PT/INR, and might require Fresh Frozen plasma TransfusionThis is my best advice for you with the available details, if you have any further query, please ask us.Stay Healthy