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Upper GI Bleed – Blood Vomitus or Black Stools Cirrhosis is diffuse permanent damage to the liver. Once somebody develops cirrhosis, they are likely to face some or the other complications in upcoming 3-5 years. It is good to keep oneself aware about possible complications. One of the complications is gastrointestinal bleeding. Hematemesis means vomiting of blood. Whenever a person has blood in his vomit, we call it as hematemesis. It is major and life-threatening complication of cirrhosis of the liver. best liver doctor Reason for Blood in Vomit in cirrhosis Esophageal Varices Gastric Varices Under normal circumstances, the blood that flows from spleen and the intestines enters a vessel known as portal vein and it in turn enters the liver for filtration. The blood from the liver enters the hepatic veins and from where it enters the heart and goes into the systemic circulation. However, when there is cirrhosis of the liver, this liver does not allow the blood to pass smoothly and it pr

What is Hepatology? “Hepat” stands for Liver.  Hepat-  comes from the Greek  hêpar , meaning “liver.”It is often used in medical terms. So a doctor who treats diseases that deals with liver, gallbladder, pancreas and bile duct is known as hepatologist. Hepatology is a field that has emerged from gastroenterology. While some gastroenterology departments still house hepatology, the more liver-focused hepatology has begun to make a name for itself as an autonomous specialty with its own subspecialties. Hepatology is still in the process of establishing itself as an independent medical specialty and since the separation from gastroenterology is still in progress, many training/fellowship programs combine hepatology alongside gastroenterology. Liver problems are a growing issue around the world, with conditions like cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, and chronic hepatitis and drug induced liver injury affecting the lives of millions of people each year. Liver Specialist in Ahmedabad What does