Zellweger Syndrome Symptoms
10. Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Blood in the stool can be scary enough for an adult, let alone a child. It is not always easy to spot, but will often make the stool appear very dark, or tarry. Gastrointestinal bleeding in Zellweger syndrome sufferers has been linked to a deficiency in the coagulation factor in the blood.
It can occur anywhere along the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus. The blood can also come up in vomit, appearing to be red or brownish. This problem also contributes to kidney problems. This condition may start out mild, but will often become more severe with hemorrhaging likely to occur.
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