Esophageal varices
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Abnormally dilated veins within the esophagus are known as esophageal varices. There are a number of causes including hypertension in the portal vein and infection and treatment depends on what the underlying cause is (e.g. sclerotherapy, courses of antibiotics). Beta blockers are used as prevention for those at high risk of esophageal varices.
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