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.
Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your query in detail. Furthermore, 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 Transfusions is my best advice for you with the available details, if you have any further query, please ask us. Stay Healthy