esofacal verasic

[hepman]

hello im  hep c  1a    stage 4 cerroses   diabetic    this year i have had   7 upper endoscopy with banding  6 to 8 varasces each time  about every 5 weeks that's about 44 verasecc this year  i under stand wat thay are but i don't now eny one else that's had this many   Wat makes me defer ant  then other stage 4s   and wat is the out com off this problem

[hepman]

did i post this queston in the rong place  to get a doc ancer

[Magnum]

I've had several banded a few months ago but not as many as you. doctor said that once banded, they should shrink and go away, but as your doctor probably told you, there needs to be constant attention paid to these as they could present a danger in bleeding. Good luck in getting better...

Magnum

[Thomas D Schiano, MD]

agree with the above.  the varices may never be totally cured with endoscopy.  a TIPS procedure may be necessary.

[passagrille]

i had tips 3 years ago.......so far no bleeds.....but water retention is another issue