Bleeding esophageal varices

Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources

Overview
Information
Posts

What is Bleeding esophageal varices?

Bleeding esophageal varices occur when veins in the walls of the lower part of the esophagus and sometimes the upper part of the stomach are wider than normal (dilated).

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with Bleeding esophageal varices?
What are the symptoms associated with Bleeding esophageal varices?
What are the treatment options for Bleeding esophageal varices?

Posts on Bleeding esophageal varices (158)

Torn ACL and Meniscus - Orthopedics Community

- Dec 23, 2006
I am going to have the surgury in a week and im not sure yet what they will be replacing my...

Experiencing anxiety symptoms, but not everything matches up - Anxiety Community

- Jan 12, 2007
My problem started a few weeks ago (in Dec) with a "panic attack" that lasted close to 2 hr...

bitten by a tick - Allergy Community

- Jul 13, 2006
I was bitten by a tick about 3 days ago on the inner thigh. I took tweezers and got as clos...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM MED HELP! - Orthopedics Community

- Dec 22, 2006
Med Help wishes everyone a very happy holiday season and hope that your new year is filled ...

New tooth growing in behind baby tooth - Dental Health Community

- Apr 04, 2008
My 5 year old daughter has an adult tooth growing in behind one of her baby teeth in the lo...

Testicle pain - Cancer Community

- Mar 14, 2007
I got hit in the testes playing ball hockey 4 weeks ago, (with one of those hard orange bal...

Root canal needed for abutments to bridge? - Dental Health Community

- May 09, 2007
I have a missing molar on both upper sides. In neither case is there enough bone to do an i...

Pain & sensitivity after root canal treatment - Dental Health Community

- May 08, 2007
Six weeks ago I had a root canal treatment on my upper right molar (#2), and the tooth is...

migraines/chestpain, could this be stress related? - Anxiety Community

- Mar 27, 2007
Hi, i posted this on the undiagnosted forum but didnt get much of an answer so i figured i ...
View more Posts on Bleeding esophageal varices