Oesophageal Varices treatment dubai
Yugen Care offers oesophageal varices treatment in Dubai, with approaches for swollen veins in the oesophagus linked to liver disease. Gastroenterologists employ more sophisticated tests to determine how critical the condition is and which form of intervention is necessary; this might entail administering drugs or carrying out simple operations to stop the condition from worsening. Combining early intervention and patient engagement, Yugen Care provides high-quality and empathetic care to enhance the lives of patients with oesophageal varices.
What are oesophageal varices?
- Oesophageal varices are enlarged veins in the oesophagus, the tube that connects the throat and stomach. Oesophageal varices most often happen in people with serious liver diseases.
- Oesophageal varices develop when regular blood flow to the liver is blocked by a clot or scar tissue in the liver. To go around the blockages, blood flows into smaller blood vessels that aren’t designed to carry large volumes of blood. The vessels can leak blood or even burst, causing life-threatening bleeding.
- Oesophageal varices usually don’t cause symptoms unless they bleed. Symptoms of bleeding oesophageal varices include:
- Vomiting large amounts of blood.
- Black, tarry, or bloody stools.
- Light-headedness due to blood loss.
- Loss of consciousness in severe cases.
Your doctor might suspect oesophageal varices if you have signs of liver disease or been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis, including:
- Yellow coloration of the skin and eyes, known as jaundice.
- Easy bleeding or bruising.
- Fluid buildup in the abdomen, called ascites.
Procedure Info At A Glance
| Is it painful? | No, done under sedation |
| Is there any downtime? | No |
| How many sessions are needed? | One or more according to each case. |
| How long does the procedure take? | 15 minutes |
| When can I see the results? | Immediately |
| How often should I do it? |
Can repeated each 4 weeks, to control bleeding. |
Causes of oesophageal varices include:
- Severe liver scarring, called cirrhosis. Several liver diseases — including hepatitis infection, alcoholic liver disease, fatty liver disease and a bile duct disorder called primary biliary cholangitis — can result in cirrhosis.
- Blood clot, also called thrombosis. A blood clot in the portal vein or in a vein that feeds into the portal vein, known as the splenic vein, can cause oesophageal varices.
- Parasitic infection. Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection found in parts of Africa, South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and East Asia. The parasite can damage the liver, as well as the lungs, intestine, bladder and other organs.
FAQ
What are the risk factors?
Although many people with advanced liver disease develop oesophageal varices, most won’t have bleeding. Oesophageal varices are more likely to bleed if you have:
- High portal vein pressure. The risk of bleeding increases as the pressure in the portal vein increases.
- Large varices. The larger the oesophageal varices, the more likely they are to bleed.
- Red marks on the varices. Some oesophageal varices show long, red streaks or red spots. Your health care provider can see them through a thin, flexible tube, called an endoscope, passed down your throat. These marks suggest a high risk of bleeding.
- Severe cirrhosis or liver failure. Most often, the more severe your liver disease, the more likely oesophageal varices are to bleed.
- Continued alcohol use. Your risk of variceal bleeding is far greater if you continue to drink than if you stop, especially if your disease is alcohol related.
What are the complications of varices?
The most serious complication of oesophageal varices is bleeding. Once you’ve had a bleeding episode, your risk of another bleeding episode greatly increases. If you lose enough blood, you can go into shock, which can lead to death.
How can we prevent bleeding?
If you’ve been diagnosed with liver disease, ask your health care provider about strategies to avoid liver disease complications. To keep your liver healthy:
- Don’t drink alcohol. People with liver disease are often advised to stop drinking alcohol, since the liver processes alcohol. Drinking alcohol may stress an already vulnerable liver.
- Eat a healthy diet. Choose a diet that’s full of fruits and vegetables. Select whole grains and lean sources of protein. Reduce the amount of fatty and fried foods you eat.
- Maintain a healthy weight. An excess amount of body fat can damage your liver. Obesity is associated with a greater risk of complications of cirrhosis. Lose weight if you are obese or overweight.
- Use chemicals sparingly and carefully. Follow the directions on household chemicals, such as cleaning supplies and insect sprays. If you work around chemicals, follow all safety precautions. Your liver removes toxins from your body, so give it a break by limiting the amount of toxins it processes.
- Reduce your risk of hepatitis. Sharing needles and having unprotected sex can increase your risk of hepatitis B and C. Protect yourself by abstaining from sex or using a condom if you choose to have sex. Get tested for exposure to hepatitis A, B and C, since infection can make your liver disease worse. Also ask your health care provider whether to be vaccinated for hepatitis A and hepatitis B.