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I am contacting regarding my father. He is diagnosed with esophageal varices because of which esophageal banding has been done. Is there any way to cure it.? He is also having diabetes and pressure problem. What are the best possible ways to cure it.?

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My father is suffering from cld .Endoscopy test on July 2023 show my father has esophageal varices of gradeIII*2 and a evl done in July 2023.currently he is on carvedilol 3.125 twice from last 5 months .is it ok. moreover he has no history of vomit blood till date.

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Observations- Liiver CT scan normal, Fibroscan 10.4, platelet 1 lac, cirhosis "Unlikely" as suggested by doctor, Esophegal Varices, no bleeding yet, spelomegaly 13.7.What is causing Varices if Cirrhosis is unlikely? Doctor gave Beta Blocker, is it treatable? I am attaching CT scan report.

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Hi It could still be cirrhosis or non cirrhotic portal fibrosis. But age goes in favor of cirrhosis. Ultrasound is better to pick cirrhosis than CT. If varices are large, one can go ahead with endosco ... Read More

Hello, I have attached the endoscopy report. It shows large oesophageal varices. Is this very serious problem or it can be cured with treatment?

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Hi, My father is diabetic and currently noticed black stool,consulted a doctor and endoscopy done. fasting blood sugar - 168.9 mg/dl

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U need to consult a gastroenterologist and get urself properly evaluated. Dr Ajay Mishra Gastroenterologist, Surat ... Read More

What are the causes of Esophageal Atresia...my child has EA...is there any problem in next delivery...what are the main cause of this defect...

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What causes ineffective esophageal motility and gerd? Can it be curable? What causes this disease? Please tell me

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Which specialist dr will treat Esophageal hypersensitivity. Which is causing chest severe pain. And how to cure it.

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Patient is diagnosed with locally advanced Esophageal cancer. Need to consult with experienced doctors about every aspect of possible treatments also patient isn't able to swallow food causing weakness.

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What does the CT report show. If it's locally advanced without actually invading surrounding structures, patient can be a candidate for neoadjuvant radiation and chemotherapy to downstage the disease ... Read More

My dad had a surgery for necrosis pancreatic in 2010 in which body and tail of pancreas was removed. From past 1 month he was admitted for severe pain in abdomen. After doing endoscopy it was varices in abdomen. Later the doctor suggested MRCP in which the summary is Normal Intra Heptic bilary radicles CHD, CBD and pancreatic duct. Well distended

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I always have throat irritation,white tongue. And when I visited ENT and Dentistst they checked thoroughly and ruled out any throat and oral issue but ent asked me to do upper gi endoscopy and came with lax cardia (Weak lower esophageal sphincter) and antral gastritis (I did hpylori stool antigen test for this and it came negative).is there anyway

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A weak lower esophageal sphincter can cause reflux symptoms and throat irritation. But proper workup needs to be done, to be sure of the diagnosis. ... Read More

Does contrast ct scan of Thorac abdomen and pelvis can identify esophageal cancer even if it is minor and ct scan was taken before that they had asked to drink water with something added in it. Can you tell me does it detect esophageal cancer??

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I think I have already answered this question yesterday, From what you have mentioned, it’s likely that they have given oral contrast also , which will help to identify digestive tract lesions bette ... Read More

Does Contrast ct scan of chest detect esophageal cancer?? And chest x ray as well can detect esophageal cancer??

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Usually , you will get comments about your oesophageal status on the Chest CT scan , and even if there is some lesion involving your neck part of esophagus then also it will be commented . Contrast i ... Read More

What is the root cause for gastro esophageal reflux disease? I have regurgitation of food.. Breathlessness due to regurgitation

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Can a week esophageal sphincter be detected by endoscopy, which is the best test to make sure that esophageal sphincter is normal.

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I'm recently caught with esophageal ulcer using medicine but coming again and again What to do reduce

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Sir or mam. May I know how much duration is esophageal manometry test . Plz let me know it's pain Full or what may I know.

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My wife delivery date was on 29 dec...bt delivery happened on 7 nov...it was premature delivery...she gave birth to baby boy...doctor told us baby boy was not able to swallow as he was suffering from esophageal atresia...what is the cause of this defect...can we diagnose this defect before birth...is there any problem in next delivery

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It could be diagnosed by a usg antenatally please chat for further info ... Read More

My friend's uncle is suffering from esophageal cancer. He is in 3rd stage of cancer . Is there any way to cure him ? Please suggest any surgery or any hospital ?

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My mother have esophageal cancer proble she cant eat food properly so suggest me treatment

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How is the diagnosis of esophageal cancer done. Has she underggone OGDscopy, biopsy, CT. If yes please send the reports as then only one can take a decision regarding further plan of treatment wheth ... Read More

Patient is diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer(Squamous Cell Caricoma). CT scan Reports have been attached. Please help with info of different treatments. And also need to know that what patient can do to maintain body strength as it very difficult to swallow causing weakness.

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