Portal Vein Thrombosis
This condition refers to clotting of the portal vein, which is the vein that carries blood from the intestine to the liver. This condition can be caused by a few things, including cirrhosis, pancreatitis, cancer, or an injury to the portal vein. When portal vein thrombosis occurs, it causes blockage in the portal vein, which prevents blood from flowing properly to the liver. This can lead to several problems, including liver pain.
Liver pain is usually felt in the upper right abdomen. The pain may also be felt in the back or shoulder. Liver pain is often described as a dull ache or sharp pain. It may be worse when you breathe deeply or move around. If you have portal vein thrombosis, you must see a doctor so they can diagnose and treat your condition.
Treatment of will focus on relieving symptoms and preventing complications. Treatment options include anticoagulants, thrombolytics, and surgery. Surgery may be recommended if anticoagulants are ineffective at preventing clots from forming or if you have complications from PVT such as ascites or hepatorenal syndrome.
