Causes, symptoms and peculiarities of modern treatment of esophageal varices
Esophageal varices - a pathology, which is characterized by a change in the appearance of the venous pattern. The veins expand, become much longer and more tortuous. Against this background, numerous nodules are formed, which are called varicose veins.
Esophageal varices today are very common. Unfortunately, in recent years the disease has greatly "rejuvenated" and not only elderly people get to the hospital bed.
This abnormal condition is often observed in persons suffering from a stomach or pancreatic disease.
Causes and manifestations of the disease
Physicians identify many causes of the onset and progression of esophageal varices. This disease, unfortunately, is often confused with other pathological processes.
Why does the anomaly of
occur? Often, esophageal varices in the lower area of the actual organ appear against the background of an increase in the veins and the appearance of stagnant areas. If the pathology is formed in the upper zone, then the doctor can diagnose malignant goiter.
Other causes of progression of esophageal varices:
- Randu-Osler disease.
- Esophageal angioma.
- Cirrhosis of the liver.
On the background of cirrhosis of the esophagus, varicose veins occur most often.
How the pathological process of the
manifests Like many other similar diseases, esophageal varices are fraught with insidiousness. In the early stages, the abnormality proceeds very quietly, and the person is not bothered by specific characteristics.
An alarming symptom, which in no case can not be ignored, is heartburn.
Unfortunately, modern man, believing that heartburn is a "gift" of modern civilization and suffering from a large number of people, rarely addresses a doctor about this. Against this backdrop, esophageal varices progress to a neglected degree, and the following symptoms are observed:
- abdominal enlargement;
- tachycardia;
- pathologically reduced pressure;
- bleeding in the esophageal-gastric area;
- blood in the vomit;
- shock state.
Diagnosis
This disease can be detected exclusively by X-ray testing. The most accurate method of diagnosis is esophagoscopy, but, in view of the risk of injury to internal organs, it is performed only in exceptional cases.
In order to differentiate esophageal varices from other diseases with similar symptoms, a specialist is assigned a histological examination of the patient.
Methods of assisting the patient
The disease, having developed into a neglected stage, is difficult to treat. Therefore it is extremely important to consult a doctor if heartburn occurs.
The most dangerous is the occurrence of bleeding. Against this background, a shock comes, and then a person dies.
Treatment of this anomaly involves a reduction in pressure in the veins. To do this, resort to:
- Splenorenal shunting( manipulation involves the articulation of the vein of the left kidney with the venous spleen).
- Intrahepatic bypass( the procedure involves the connection of portal and hepatic veins).
- Sclerotherapy( thanks to this manipulation the blood coagulation of the patient becomes much better).
Specific rubber discs can also be placed on pathologically dilated vessels of the patient.
Preventive measures
Esophageal varices, like many other similar diseases, are the result of an abnormal lifestyle. Abuse of alcohol, fatty foods, carbonated imported drinks - all this leads to negative consequences.
Therefore, a patient who has been treated is recommended to follow a diet and certain dietary rules. So, the food should be the optimum temperature - not very cold or hot. When taking food, it is important to ensure that the acidic stomach does not penetrate into the esophagus. In order for products to be better absorbed by the body, in the process of eating should refrain from reading and watching television programs.
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