Portal thrombosis
Overview
Portal thrombosis: Clotting or obstruction of blood flow along the veins from the intestines and spleen and into the liver. This causes blood to back up and results various problems such as enlarged spleen and abdominal pain . The obstruction can occur acutely (over a short space of time) or chronically (over a longer period of time).
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Portal thrombosis includes the 9 symptoms listed below: * Abdominal pain * Enlarged spleen * Nausea * Vomiting * Diarrhea * Blood in stool * Enlarged abdomen * Enlargement of veins connecting intestine to esophagus - esophageal varices * Portal hypertension Note that Portal thrombosis symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Portal thrombosis signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.
Causes
Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms * Abdominal pain * Blood in stool * Diarrhea * Enlarged abdomen * Enlarged spleen * Nausea * Vomiting
Diagnosis
These home medical tests may be relevant to Portal thrombosis: * Fatigue: Related Home Tests: - Home Anemia Tests - Home Thyroid Function Tests - Home Adrenal Function Tests - Home Calcium Deficiency Tests - Home HIV Tests
