liver and gallbladder disorders
Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome of the Liver
Symptoms of Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome
Symptoms may begin suddenly. The liver enlarges and becomes tender. The abdomen may swell because of fluid accumulating there. The skin and the whites of the eyes may become yellow—a condition called Jaundice in Adults . Varicose veins in the esophagus may rupture and bleed, sometimes profusely, causing people to vomit blood and often go into Shock . The blood may pass through the digestive tract, making stools black, tarry, and foul-smelling (called melena). When bleeding is severe, shock ensues. A few people develop Other people develop Cirrhosis of the Liver over time, usually over months, depending on the cause and repeated exposure to toxic agents. 