What is the cause of retinal hemorrhage in cirrhosis?
Disease description:
My grandfather has always had cirrhosis, and he experienced retinal bleeding in the past two days. What causes retinal bleeding in patients with cirrhosis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Retinal hemorrhage in patients with cirrhosis is usually closely related to coagulation dysfunction caused by cirrhosis. Patients with cirrhosis experience impaired liver function, which affects the synthesis of coagulation factors, leading to abnormal coagulation function. This coagulopathy makes the small blood vessels in the retina prone to rupture even under minor stimuli, thereby causing retinal hemorrhage. In addition, cirrhosis may also cause portal hypertension, increasing pressure in the retinal blood vessels and further elevating the risk of retinal hemorrhage. Therefore, retinal hemorrhage is one of the potential complications faced by patients with cirrhosis, necessitating timely medical attention and targeted treatment.
