cirrhosis nafld

[unie]

are bloody noses symptoms

[BU2B]

Sorry but your question is a bit vague. Re: bloody noses and liver cirrhosis.

Due to the way it all works - IF you have cirrhosis or your liver is severely impaired or damaged blood can not flow through it as intended. The body will re-route blood flow around the liver as much as is possible if the blood can not flow through it. This results in increased portal vein hypertension as blood is sequestered in the spleen, which as a result expands. This can lead to severely damaged blood cells, thrombocytopenia and some very real and severe related portal hypertension issues - with the real life visible results being increased bleeding and bruising including more frequent bloody noses.

However; it could also mean you just have sinus issues. Please check with a medical professional ✌️

[unie in reply to BU2B]

thank you. I do have stage 4 cirrhosis. And I do have an appt with my liver specialist.

[nash2 Partner in reply to unie]

Hi Unie

Sorry you have it but glad you are getting help. One common problem with cirrhosis is a lowered platelet count which makes it easier to bleed in general and some people do have fragile veins in their nose. Your blood tests should have that platelet information.

[latingutz70 in reply to nash2]

Nash 2, what would be considered a low platelet count?

[nash2 Partner in reply to latingutz70]

Opinions vary but counts below 50,000 are getting risky. A normal low is 150,000 but it varies by individual. A value of 10,000 often leads to spontaneous internal bleeding.

[unie in reply to nash2]

thank you for the info

[latingutz70 in reply to nash2]

Thanks, mine are always between 170 and 220 so I was just wondering!

[unie in reply to nash2]

my prothrombin is up

[nash2 Partner in reply to unie]

blood chemistry is complicated. Pro time is how long it takes your blood to clot and is associated with platelet count and a variety of blood chemicals. Doc watch it to see if things change but it can fluctuate for a number of reasons

[unie]

my platelets are fine as are all my liver tests which show I am in great shape. It is just that darn fibro scan that says I have stage four cirrhosis

[MINTVCX]

About clotting there is also INR parameter. Often is above 1.2 when you have F3-F4.

[unie in reply to MINTVCX]

mine is 1.1, on edge. Prothrombin is high

[MINTVCX in reply to unie]

Normal range is 0.8-1.2. INR (international normalized ratio) is the same in all labs. So do not look at prothrombin time which can be different amongst labs.

"A prothrombin time (PT) test measures how long it takes for a clot to form in a blood sample. An INR (international normalized ratio) is a type of calculation based on PT test results"

Ask your doctor about this.

[unie]

thank you