Propranolol esophageal varices

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Avatar f tn On Halloween this year, he was admitted to his transplant hospital with bleeding esophageal varices. They were grade 1-2 found on endoscopy after his diagnosis. He had the banding done and is now on meds to decrease portal pressure. His MD said hes not appropriate for the transplant list. Prior to this episode he was diagnosed with compensated mild cirrhosis. His child - Pugh score places him in class a. Since the bleeding, I have been reading that technically he has decompensated cirrhosis.
89592 tn?1391274422 I was dxd in 2012 with cirrhosis after the previous gastro found 2 grade 2 non bldg varices. I am on 100 mgs propranolol am and 100 mgs propranolol pm. Now I have a new gastro who has mentioned scheduling an egd and suggested if have varices, he would like to band them. My last EGD was done in 2012. I have rheum arth along with sjogrens which does a number on my throat anyway along with the other overlapping r/a issues. I have not had anything that would indicate a bleed.
29837 tn?1414534648 Hepatologist suggested my doctor put me on something to control Esophageal Varices, which after a test, were discovered in me. The severity is said to be medium. I've don’t some reading with contradicting beliefs from various doctors and clinical trials. However, all doctors seem to agree that a beta blocker like Atenolol is necessary for a long term use. Just want to know if any of you are on this treatment at 25mg per day.
Avatar m tn For a "nice" extensive treatment" of varices size, color, mortality, tec. whose pics some may find offensive. Maybe this will help make people treat before progressing to cirrhosis! ;-) (Not to be viewed while eating!). Follow this link... http://sadieo.ucsf.edu/course/things/pre-2005/Jensen.pdf "Endoscopic Screening for Varices in Cirrhosis: Findings, Implications, and Outcomes DENNIS M.
Avatar f tn The fact that there were "no varices" found is a good thing for you. Having esophageal varices is often an indication that your liver has decompensated. My husband had these varices and his doctor banded them to help prevent rupture and bleeding. He also had to take a prescription medicine called Nadalol. Definition provided by Mayo Clinic website: Esophageal varices are abnormal, enlarged veins in the lower part of the esophagus — the tube that connects the throat and stomach.
Avatar m tn I believe the answer to this may depend on the causative factors leading up to the varices.
Avatar m tn How quickly can someone with hep-c go from no varices to varices? Are varices an indicator as to the stage of cirrhosis?
Avatar f tn How to slowly decrease dosage of carvedilol used to stop/prevent more esophageal varices? I took 6.25 tablet twice a day for 10 days and heart bpm was really low at 39. My uppuer cheekbones swollen (eyes appear sunken), so I then reduced dosage to 5 mg twice a day for 8 days BUT HEART RATE is STILL 39 bpm. Yesterday I again reduced dosage to 3.125 mg twice a day. They want my heart rate to be around 60 bpm as the goal. QUESTION: 1.
Avatar m tn t get up more than about 105. I have esophageal varices so keeping my heart rate lower is much safer as he also states. I thought that working out would kick my butt and make me feel worse but it turns out that I feel much worse when I don't. If you are going to do it, check with your Dr first!!! and start slowly. I also do yoga which is much less stressful and does wonders for your mind/body and prayer and meditation as well. Check with your medical team before starting anything!
3097131 tn?1357084881 When varices are classified in 3 sizes—small, medium, or large—as occurs in most centers by a semiquantitative morphological assessment (with small varices generally defined as minimally elevated veins above the esophageal mucosal surface, medium varices defined as tortuous veins occupying less than one-third of the esophageal lumen, and large varices defined as those occupying more than one-third of the esophageal lumen), recommendations for mediumsized varices are the same as for large varices, b
437325 tn?1205287210 I have esophageal varices and have had 2 bleeds - first March 2007, second October 2007. They banded 2 bleeders after the second bleed and started me on Inderal and Prilosec. No problems since and no sign of bleeding. Does anyone have experience with esoph varices or know anyone with them? I'm wondering about the likelihood I will have another bleed...
2203249 tn?1338990446 It is generally recommended that patients with cirrhosis undergo elective endoscopic screening for varices at the time of diagnosis and periodically thereafter if no or small varices are detected. If screening EGD reveals appreciable esophageal varices, a size classification should be assigned. Different size classification systems have been used over the years; however, a recent consensus meeting proposed that varices be categorized in only two grades, small and large.
Avatar n tn t have to drink to get these. There can be other causes. Esophageal varices develop when normal blood flow to the liver is blocked. The blood then backs up into smaller, more fragile blood vessels in the esophagus, and sometimes in the stomach or rectum, causing the vessels to swell. So if there's any form of scar tissue, blood flow problems (clotting issues, etc), and some diseases, varices develop. The GI doc will be able to determine what's going on probably with some more testing.
89592 tn?1391274422 I found myself in the recovery room and the nurse said the dr wants me to have a complete Abdominal Ultrasound. He said they found a small hiatal hernia, heartburn, esophageal varices (stage 2) without bleed and gastritis without hemorrhaging. also normal duodenum was random biopsies. Now I am having to go to get a complete ultrasound and rule out cirrhosis. I drank socially more than 13 years ago but I haven't drank socially in 12 yrs or more. But am on meds for rheum arth.
1523804 tn?1316560909 Esophageal varices, by the way, are associated with having insulin resistance.
Avatar m tn If you had a bleeding esophagus, that "could" mean you have esophageal varices. If you do have esophageal varices then you definitely need to be seen by a hepatologist who is affiliated with a large medical center/transplant center. I say "could" be esophageal varices because potentially the esophagus could bleed from other causes, but people with advanced liver disease can get esophageal varices and espohageal bleeding. Your liver biopsy will tell you your stage.
Avatar m tn Propranolol is not on the list of contraindicated drugs for Harvoni. Here is the list: http://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/ledipasvir-sofosbuvir,harvoni-index.
Avatar n tn This increased pressure in the portal vein causes the development of large, swollen veins (varices) within the esophagus and stomach. The varices are fragile and can rupture easily, resulting in a large amount of blood loss. The most common cause of portal hypertension is cirrhosis of the liver. Cirrhosis is scarring which accompanies the healing of liver injury caused by hepatitis, alcohol, or other less common causes of liver damage.
Avatar m tn It can also be due to increased blood loss as seen in bleeding in your gastrointestinal tract, either due to esophageal varices, polyps, females it can be due to very heavy periods. Apart from iron replacement, the treatment of anemia includes treating the cause. Hence, you need to consult a doctor, preferably a hematologist to find the cause. Take care!
89592 tn?1391274422 I found myself in the recovery room and the nurse said the dr wants me to have a complete Abdominal Ultrasound. He said they found a small hiatal hernia, heartburn, esophageal varices (stage 2) without bleed and gastritis without hemorrhaging. also normal duodenum was random biopsies. Now I am having to go to get a complete ultrasound and rule out cirrhosis. I drank years and years ago but I haven't drank socially in 12 yrs or more. But am on meds for rheum arth.
89592 tn?1391274422 Total protein was normal at 8.1 s/b 6.4 - 8.2 albumin was normal 3.6 s/b 3.4 - 5.0 bun/creat 9 pt normal 10.8 inr 1.0 normal all other tests are normal, potassium, chloride, co2,anion gap, glucose, bun, creatinine blood, calcium,total protein and albumin. will post more results as they come. Thank you.