esopageaul varices

[Kingbilly3]

hi av jest came out of hospital with esopageal varices and internal bleeding needing 3 units (approx 750mls) blood , had 3 varices banded, av been so weak and sleeping all day since, am no further what happens now can anyone help?

[Dexter786]

They should now put you on medication to prevent this happening again. Something like cardivello. Most likely they will do another endoscopy in 4-6 weeks time.

[Kingbilly3 in reply to Dexter786]

Yer they have put me on them tablets my god they make me dizzy!

[RugbyMama in reply to Kingbilly3]

If you're struggling with dizziness you should speak to your doctor about taking them at bedtime, helps reduce the impact of the dizziness.

[Kingbilly3 in reply to RugbyMama]

I take half on morning and other on night a will have a word with him tho

[Ewife]

Hang in there! It might just be while your body adjusts to lower blood pressure. There are other options available if you feel they don't suit you. Whatever you do, don't just stop taking them (my husband unfortunately learnt the hard way when he subsequently had a bleed).He also had closer monitoring for a while, lots of endoscopies and lots more banding but hasnt had a bleed since if its any comfort. The meds are a vital part of keeping it all under control 🤗

GWS

Ewife

[Kingbilly3 in reply to Ewife]

Thanks a lot hope your husband is ok

[ScoobyPoodle1]

3 years go I had 2 major bleeds from Osophangeal varices, the second almost cost me my life. I had 4 units of blood and was extremely weak for weeks after. Your body has just gone through an awful experience but it will get better, I assure you. Though I had to have alot of banding during the first 6 months, 2 years on I'm stable and doing OK . I take 6.5 caverdilol in the morning and another 6.5 at night to try to keep the portal vein hypertention under control. Don't push yourself to quickly and do telephone your own GP to ask your questions. They should be able to tell you what the next steps are. As Ewife said you will need regular checks to start with. Rest up and good luck.

[Kingbilly3 in reply to ScoobyPoodle1]

That’s very reassuring Thankyou! I thought I was dying! Al am doing at the min is sleeping , they did say I will prob need more bands and I am waiting to get camera in couple weeks time,

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