Bleeding Esophageal Varices
Overview of Bleeding Esophageal Varices
Bleeding esophageal varices occur when swollen veins (varices) in your lower esophagus rupture and bleed.The veins in your lower esophagus near the stomach can become swollen when blood flow to the liver is reduced.
Signs and Symptoms of Bleeding Esophageal Varices
Hematemesis (Vomitting blood), Stomach pain, Lightheadedness or loss of consciousness, Melena (black stools), Bright red bloody stools (in severe cases), Shock (excessively low blood pressure due to blood loss that can lead to multiple organ damage)
Common Causes of Bleeding Esophageal Varices
Cirrhosis, Portal vein thrombosis, Idiopathic portal hypertension
Risk Factors of Bleeding Esophageal Varices
Portal hypertension, Severe cirrhosis, Bacterial infection, Excessive alcohol use, Excessive vomiting
Investigation Techniques for Bleeding Esophageal Varices
Liver Function Test, Blood test, Oesophageal duodenoscopy,CT scan,MRI scan
Treatment and Prevention of Bleeding Esophageal Varices
Beta-blockers, Endoscopic sclerotherapy, Endoscopic variceal ligation (banding), Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, Distal splenorenal shunt procedure
Available Bleeding Esophageal Varices Medicines
No medicines currently available for this condition.
