Best Doctors for Esophageal Varices Treatment in Khairatabad, Hyderabad

Esophageal varices are enlarged, swollen veins around the esophagus with portal hypertension being the most common cause. Symptoms of esophageal varices include blood in vomit, pale skin, black stools, shortness of breath, tiredness, fatigue, and blood in stools. Severe liver cirrhosis(liver scarring), Thrombosis, and parasitic infection also contribute to this condition along with portal hypertension. One can prevent this ailment by certain measures such as reducing the intake of alcohol, maintaining a healthy weight, consuming healthy balanced meals, and being cautious with certain chemicals. To diagnose this condition investigations such as blood tests, endoscopy, imaging tests like MRI and CT scans are performed along with a proper physical examination.