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Bleeding esophageal varices result from dilated (wider than normal) veins in the walls of the lower part of the esophagus and sometimes the upper part of the stomach.
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Symptoms
Vomiting; Vomiting blood; Black, tarry stools; Bloody stools; Decreased urine output; Symptoms of chronic liver disease...
Causes
Bleeding varices are a life-threatening complication of portal hypertension (increased blood pressure in the portal vei...
Tests
Physical examination: Signs of chronic liver disease or cirrhosis; Low blood pressure; Rapid heart rate; Bloody or blac...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to stop acute bleeding as soon as possible, and treat persistent varices with medicines and m...
Complications
Recurrence of bleeding after treatment; Hypovolemic shock; Esophageal stricture after surgery or endoscopic therapy; Wo...
Prevention
Treatment of the underlying causes of liver disease may prevent bleeding. Preventive treatment of varices with medicati...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if significant episodes of vomiting blood or black tarry stools occur.
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