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Bleeding Esophageal Varices
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Diagnosis & Tests
Physical examination:
Tests to localize bleeding and detect active bleeding:
- A tube is inserted through the nose and down into the stomach to look for signs of bleeding (nasogastric or "NG" tube)
Tests to visualize the varices:
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
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Tests & Exams
• ADH
• EGD - Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Other Topics
• Acute
• Bleeding
• Blood Pressure - Low
• Bloody or Tarry Stools
• Endoscope
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Paleness
• Pulse - Bounding
• Shock
• Systemic
• Thirst - Excessive
• Urine Output - Decreased
• Vomiting Blood
Review Date : 5/5/2002
Reviewed By : Andrew J. Muir, M.D. M.H.S., Division of Gastroenterology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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