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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for Esophageal varices
  1. Bleeding esophageal varices 
    ... the liver is the most common cause of esophageal varices. This scarring cuts down on blood flowing through ... of long-term (chronic) liver disease can cause esophageal varices. Varices can also occur in the upper part ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000268.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Alcoholic liver disease 
    ... Endoscopic treatments for enlarged veins in the esophagus (esophageal varices) Removal of fluid from the abdomen (paracentesis) Placement ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000281.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Cirrhosis - discharge 
    ... food from your mouth to your stomach) called esophageal varices Placement of a tube or shunt ( TIPS or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000290.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Esophageal stricture - benign 
    ... lye, disc batteries, or battery acid. Treatment of esophageal varices .
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000207.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Sclerosing cholangitis 
    Complications may include: Bleeding esophageal varices Cancer in the bile ducts ( cholangiocarcinoma ) Cirrhosis and liver failure Infection of the biliary system ( cholangitis ) Narrowing of the bile ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000285.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Iron deficiency anemia 
    ... in the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, or colon Esophageal varices , often from cirrhosis The use of aspirin, ibuprofen, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000584.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Hepatocerebral degeneration 
    ... bleeding from enlarged veins in the food pipe ( esophageal varices ) A nervous system (neurological) exam may show signs ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001393.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Gastrointestinal bleeding 
    ... diverticulum, or diverticulosis Crohn disease or ulcerative colitis Esophageal varices Esophagitis Gastric (stomach) ulcer Intussusception (bowel telescoped on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003133.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Stool guaiac test 
    ... polyps Bleeding veins in the esophagus or stomach ( esophageal varices and portal hypertensive gastropathy) Inflammation of the esophagus ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003393.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy 
    ... small intestine from a reaction to eating gluten) Esophageal varices (swollen veins in the lining of the esophagus ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003888.htm - Medical Encyclopedia