Esophageal varices: what they are, symptoms, causes and treatment
Esophageal varices are dilated veins in the esophagus that can bleed, causing symptoms such as bloody vomiting, dark or black stools, dizziness and weakness, putting the person’s life at risk in the most serious cases. These varicose veins develop because of increased pressure in the liver veins, which is called portal hypertension, which can arise […]
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