Anal Varices Quiz
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Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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Bleeding from anus
Rectal bleeding
Per rectal bleeding
Fresh blood from anus
Passing out blood from the anus
Hematochezia
Started bleeding from the backside
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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat is Anal Varices?
Also called anorectal or rectal varices. These are the dilation of submucosal veins, which occur as a complication of portal hypertension. This condition is caused by elevated pressure in the portal venous system, and the portal vein is a major vein leading to the liver. Acute bleeding is rare but can be massive and life-threatening.
Typical Symptoms of Anal Varices
- Passing out blood from the anus
Diagnostic Questions for Anal Varices
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Are you bleeding from the anus?
Treatment of Anal Varices
Endoscopic or interventional radiology treatments are typically first-line for acutely bleeding anal varices. Surgery is mainly indicated when endoscopic management fails.
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References
Al Khalloufi K, Laiyemo AO. Management of rectal varices in portal hypertension. World J Hepatol. 2015 Dec 28;7(30):2992-8. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v7.i30.2992. PMID: 26730278; PMCID: PMC4691702.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4691702/
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Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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