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Portal Hypertension

When the blood that flows through the portal vein exerts more pressure on the blood vessel walls, it is called portal hypertension. The portal vein carries blood to the liver from the stomach and other digestive organs. The rise in pressure is usually due to a blockage in the vein. The other causes include liver cirrhosis or scarring, hepatitis, and alcohol abuse.

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I experience certain issues after taking Desvenlafaxine. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking Desvenlafaxine for anxiety and I was just prescribed the medicine two weeks back. I have been having consistent stabbing heart pain that comes and goes but lasts for minutes at a time. I went and checked my blood pressure and it was high and I was told that I hav...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are elated to have you on board at icliniq. Based on the information that you have provided, the tablet Desvenlafaxine can sometimes cause side effects such as heart palpitations, high blood pressure, and dizziness. It is also possible that these sympto...  Read Full »

My friend who is suffering from liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension has a fever, chills, and yellowish eyes which does not respond to medications. Is this serious?

Query: Hello doctor, A known friend of mine has been suffering from liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension for the past two days and complains of fever with chills, and has slight yellow eyes. The fever is still present. PCM was taken for fever, but the effect was temporary. We consulted a gastroenterol...  Read Full »


Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With passion, commitment, and experience, I hope I will be able to provide you with a top-class medical opinion. From your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), the patient's condition does not seem to be serious. His liver is compr...  Read Full »

Is borderline portal hypertension a cause of concern?

Query: Hi doctor, I did a CT scan for my back area due to frequent urination. It showed borderline portal hypertension with a borderline enlarged spleen and mildly enlarged portal vein. I used to be an alcoholic for about 15 years, but now I have not taken alcohol for the past six years. I am planning to s...  Read Full »


Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. It is confirmed that you have portal hypertension, meaning increased pressure in the portal vein. The portal vein is one of the blood supplies to the liver. Portal hypertension develops with cirrhosis or liver dis...  Read Full »

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