A Study on Hematological Abnormalities in Chronic Liver Diseases

To assess the hematological profile of patients with chronic liver disease and their correlation in patients with GI Bleed. Materials And Methods: To assess the hematological abnormalities in chronic liver disease, a cross sectional analytical study was conducted All patients taken up for the study were evaluated in detail. Oral consent was obtained for clinical examination and lab investigations. Written consent was obtained for procedures such paracentesis, Upper GI endoscopy and viral marker studies. Inclusion Criteria 1. All patients with liver disease whose symptoms and signs persists for more than 6 months 2. Alcoholic cirrhosis, post-necrotic cirrhosis, metabolic causes of liver diseases were taken up for the study Exclusion Criteria 1. Patients with underlying malignancy or known primary hepatocellular carcinoma were excluded 2. Patients with primary coagulation disorder or primary abnormalities of haemostatic function were excluded. 3. Acute hepatic failure was excluded 4. Patients with preexisting anemia due to other causes were excluded.