What is portal vein thrombosis?

Portal vein thrombosis is a blood clot that is obstructing the portal vein, which brings blood to the liver from the intestines. The increased pressure in the portal vein causes the spleen to enlarge, and other veins to dilate and twist in the esophagus and stomach; internal bleeding may occur.

How do members experience portal vein thrombosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with portal vein thrombosis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for portal vein thrombosis*

Who has portal vein thrombosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 4
30s 4
40s 12
50s 18
60s 12
70+ 8

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 21
Female 37