A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Esophageal varices
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Esophageal varices are enlarged veins in the esophagus, which can cause major bleeding.
Esophageal varices are caused by high blood pressure in blood vessels in and around the liver (portal hypertension).
Esophageal varices usually cause no symptoms but can bleed spontaneously.
Bleeding can be very severe and cause shock or rarely death.
Doctors diagnose and treat esophageal varices using endoscopy.Varices also can form in the upper part of the stomach near where the esophagus enters. These are called gastric varices and they cause similar symptoms.
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