Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a symptom of a disease, condition, or injury affecting any part of the gastrointestinal tract. The GI tract includes the esophagus, ...

We studied the clinical findings and results of hemodynamic, angiographic, and imaging studies in 19 patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia and symptomatic liver involvement.

Chronic liver disease happens when a person’s liver tissue becomes progressively damaged over time. Liver disease is typically considered ‘chronic’ if it affects the liver for 6 months or ...

Hepatologists are doctors who specialize in treating acute and chronic liver diseases and other hepatic system conditions. Learn more about the conditions hepatologists treat and when you might ...

Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease are at increased risk of hemorrhagic peptic ulcer disease hospitalization and adverse outcomes.

Cirrhosis, a chronic liver disease, progressively replaces healthy cells with scar tissue, impairing detoxification and ...

Gastrointestinal bleeding is a symptom of a problem rather than a disease itself. It usually happens due to conditions that you can control, such as hemorrhoids. The cause of the bleeding may not ...

Gastrointestinal bleeding is common among people with cirrhosis due to a complication called portal hypertension. This is elevated blood pressure in the veins that lead to your liver.

Esophageal varices (abnormally dilated vessels) are typically seen in patients with portal hypertension and chronic liver disease and these patients are at an increased risk for hemorrhage.

Statin use in patients with chronic liver disease was associated with a reduced risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and hepatic decompensation, researchers found.

Thrombocytopenia is common in people with chronic liver diseases, including cirrhosis. In fact, about 70% of people with cirrhosis have some level of thrombocytopenia.