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Bleeding Esophageal Varices : Causes

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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.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 20, 2008

Specific Causes Articles

Common Characteristics of Liver Disease
Detailed information on common characteristics of liver disease When diagnosing liver disease, the physician looks at the patient's symptoms and conducts a physical examination. In addition, the physician may request a liver biopsy, liver enzyme tests, an ultrasound, or a CT scan (computed tomography scan).
Source:StayWell
Common Characteristics of Liver Disease
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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