Question 1

do doctors see a lot of patients with esophageal varices?

Accepted Answer

Yes: We don't always recognize the problem however, see your primary provider to further evaluate.

Question 2

what do you suggest if my father was recently diagnosed with esophageal varices 2. can you help me with a diet chart and precautions ?

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Liver health: Esophageal varices are usually related to liver cirrhosis .
There are several dietary concern with liver cirrhosis specifically limiting sodium. additionally it is important to avoid constipation.

Question 3

how can i treat esophageal varices?

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See a doctor: Esophageal varices is not a trivial lesion.  It is usually associated with severe and chronic liver disease.  It is not something you can treat yourself for.

Question 4

what do you recommend for esophageal varices?

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Banding: Esophageal varices are treated with endoscopic banding, a procedure (semi invasive) that ties the varices in the esophagus that prevents them from bleeding. Sclerotherapy (injecting a substance that will cause obliteration of a varix) is another option, but is less frequently used. Anti-acid therapy with acid reducers is added as well.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: esophageal varices?

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Varicose veins: Esophageal varices (or oesophageal varices) are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower third of the esophagus.

Question 6

are esophageal varices fully curable?

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No: The varices are another route of blood return to your heart due to liver scarring or blockage of the blood that should enter the liver from the GI tract.  There is no good way to correct that save for liver transplantation.  The problem with varices is bleeding and there are procedures done to deal with the bleeding and to minimize the risk.

Question 7

can someone die from bleeding esophageal varices?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Esophageal varices are abnormally dilated veins within the wall of the esophagus that often arise in response to blockage of blood flow thru the liver (portal hypertension).  These are prone to rupture, causing hematemesis (vomiting blood).  This is a medical emergency, often requiring direct control of the bleeding +/- decompression of the liver.

Question 8

what's the difference between gastric varices and esophageal varices?

Accepted Answer

Location : Similar but one arise in the esophagus (throat) and the other arise in the stomach.

Question 9

can you tell me of a good way to lose weight with esophageal varices?

Accepted Answer

Esophageal varices: Esophageal varices themselves do not cause weight gain.  Often times, it is a sign of liver dysfunction (portal hypertension).  Following a low salt diet will help reduce any weight gain from fluid retention.  Discuss with your doctor about diuretics which can also control your body's fluid balance.

Question 10

what are the differences between gastric varices and esophageal varices?

Accepted Answer

Location Location ..: Gastric Varices are caused by portal hypertension { increased pressure in the circulation from the Gastrointestinal[ GI] tract to liver . This is the same process that causes Esophageal Varices . The only difference is the stomach [ Gastric] part of the GI tract is farther down the line.

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