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… are used to treat sudden (acute) bleeding from enlarged veins (varices). They make small blood vessels constrict, which reduces blood flow to veins that carry blood to the liver (portal veins). These medicines also may be used along with …
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… line is. You have signs of a blood clot, such as bulging veins near the line. Your central line is leaking. You feel … line is. You have signs of a blood clot, such as bulging veins near the line. Your central line is leaking. You feel …
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… variceal bleeding by lowering the pressure in the enlarged veins (varices). Variceal bleeding occurs when the pressure increases in the portal vein system and the veins in the esophagus, stomach, and rectum enlarge to help … variceal bleeding by lowering the pressure in the enlarged veins (varices). Variceal bleeding occurs when the pressure …
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… during pregnancy. Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are swollen veins at the end of the large intestine (anus). They are … vein called the inferior vena cava. This vein drains the veins of the large intestine. Constipation causes fewer and … during pregnancy. Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are swollen veins at the end of the large intestine (anus). They are …
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… your upper arm to stop the flow of blood. This makes the veins below the band larger so it is easier to put a needle … your upper arm to stop the flow of blood. This makes the veins below the band larger so it is easier to put a needle …
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… Basics What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal. This common problem can be painful, but it's usually not serious. Veins can swell inside the anal canal to form internal … Hemorrhoids are usually caused by too much pressure on the veins in the pelvic and rectal area. Sitting on the toilet a …
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… your upper arm to stop the flow of blood. This makes the veins below the band larger so it is easier to put a needle … your upper arm to stop the flow of blood. This makes the veins below the band larger so it is easier to put a needle …
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… uses a laser to remove excess tissue in the throat. Radiofrequency palatoplasty is a procedure that uses an … uses a laser to remove excess tissue in the throat. Radiofrequency palatoplasty is a procedure that uses an … uses a laser to remove excess tissue in the throat. Radiofrequency palatoplasty is a procedure that uses an …