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Oesophageal Varices
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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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CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE is shown as indication for endoscopy, in which varices are expected. your varices are treated by banding during endoscopy.
if you keep your liver disease in control with regular followup these varices are not of big concern, unless you have blood vomiting or black stools.
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