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Karen Hoyt

Varices Scars: Scary pictures of my EGD and Colonoscopy

I wanted to see what they looked like. The post banding varices scars of scary pictures of my EGD and Colonoscopy are below. While being treated for end stage liver disease, I had a lot of bandings. My story about EGD and colonoscopy kind of triggered fear from the past. I also kept having chronic esophageal pain and spasms.

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Karen Hoyt

Esophageal Scarring from Varices Banding

Sometimes I hate to face what is happening with my body. When I’m so busy being grateful to just be here, it is easy to ignore pesky stuff – like esophageal scarring from my varices bandings over the years. I

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Emergency Room Diagnosis with Liver Cirrhosis

Emergency Room Diagnosis with Liver Cirrhosis  I lifted the round plastic cover and peeked at the slice of roast with mashed potatoes. The nearby white Styrofoam cup contained a glob of shiny brown gravy. It was my first meal since

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Ascites Cause Symptoms and Treatment

Ascites Cause Symptoms and Treatment  The first time I heard the word ascites after my diagnosis, I had to google it.  A lot of new words were coming at me and this one is easy to remember because I know

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Can I Walk or Run with Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis?

Can I Walk or Run with Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis? Let’s face it. Running or walking is the best exercise out there. It doesn’t require a gym membership or special clothes. The benefits are numerous. Mental clarity, mood elevation, better

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Vomiting Blood with Hepatitis C

When you’re vomiting blood, it can be a signal that your liver is in trouble. I had a few varices bleeds and have some comfort and advice to get you through.

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