Bloody stools like dark blood diarrhea, vomiting. History of having cirrhosis of liver, had ultrasound. Serious?
Patient: My husband has cirrhosis of the liver. He had an ultrasound last week followed by two days of bloody stool. Today he had an MRI and now has bloody stools again. Stool is like dark bloody diarrhea. He is also vomiting. Is this caused by his cirrhosis or by the test? He sees his liver doctor on Monday. Should he go to the hospital? Doctor: Hello,Thank you for the query.I have gone through your query and understood your concern. I dont think that MRI caused bloody stools as it doesnt causes any radiation exposure lie other tests. But the culprit in your case is liver cirrhosis in my opinion. And hospital visit is always needed as increased blood loss will leads to hypovolemic shock which is not an acceptable condition if the blood loss is no much then it is fine and you can wait for the change but if it is more you need to consult your treating doctor for sure. Thank you.