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Bleeding Esophageal Varices : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Portal Hypertension

Causes Overview Articles

Bleeding esophageal varices
Bleeding varices are a life-threatening complication of increased blood pressure in the portal vein caused by liver disease (portal hypertension. The portal vein carries blood from the intestine to the liver. Increased pressure causes the veins to...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 20, 2008

Specific Causes Articles

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Detailed information on liver diseases, including the most common characteristics of liver disease such as jaundice, cholestasis, liver enlargement, portal hypertension, esophageal varices, ascites, liver encephalopathy, and liver failure
Source:StayWell
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