How To Prevent And Treat Portal Hypertension

Portal hypertension is a serious condition caused by an increase in blood pressure within the portal venous system. There are veins that come in from the spleen, intestines, stomach, and pancreas and form the portal vein, which then branches off and travels through the liver. When the liver is damaged, the blood cannot flow through, and high pressure develops. Without proper treatment, a patient can suffer from complications, some of them very severe. There are several ways to treat and even prevent portal hypertension.

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