3. Vomiting blood
If you ever spot blood in your vomit, you should seek immediate medical attention, as it is a sign of a serious problem. If you have cirrhosis of the liver, there is a chance that you could end up experiencing variceal bleeding; bleeding that occurs within the lining of the stomach and the esophagus. Cirrhosis causes high blood pressure in the veins that transport blood from the intestines to the liver (known as portal hypertension).
This can lead to many problems, including variceal bleeding. The existence of enlarged veins doesn’t present symptoms until it progresses to a point where it causes the walls of the veins to expand so much that they thin out. High pressure pushing through weak veins can cause a rupture, which can lead to bleeding. The blood within the esophagus and stomach can lead to nausea, which can lead to vomit that contains blood.