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Esophageal varices develop as a complication of a sustained increase in blood pressure in the liver (portal hypertension), most commonly found in cirrhosis of the liver. The major problem with esophageal varices is the risk of bleeding.
How do members experience esophageal varices?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with esophageal varices*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for esophageal varices*
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Esophageal varices develop as a complication of a sustained increase in blood pressure in the liver (portal hypertension), most commonly found in cirrhosis of the liver. The major problem with esophageal varices is the risk of bleeding.
Common symptoms reported by people with esophageal varices
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for esophageal varices
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Compare treatments taken by people with esophageal varices
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have esophageal varices through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with esophageal varices? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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