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Do a lot of people get esophageal varices?
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No, it is uncommon. : Esophageal varices are more common in people with high blood pressure in veins that drain into the liver. This is usually caused by a liver disease like alcohol-induced cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis.
Answered 3/16/2018
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