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HCV, Cirrhosis, Varices

HCV, Cirrhosis, Varices

Posted By Phyllis on March 26, 1999 at 16:21:38:







Dear Doctor,
   I am an HCV patient with well compensated cirrhosis. Can you please explain the symptoms, if any, of varices in the esophagus. I have never had a bleed, but would like to know if I would have any symptoms that could tip me off that I have varices? Is it common for a gastro to order an endoscopy on cirrhosis patients? My doctor tells me that there is medication to cut the risk of a first bleed and this is why he wants to do
the endoscopy. Thank you for your time.
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