PORTAL HYPERTENSION
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Portal Hypertension.
Portal Hypertension - as a noun
Increase in blood pressure in the veins of the portal system caused by obstruction in the liver (often associated with alcoholic cirrhosis), causing enlargement of the spleen and collateral veins
Example Sentences
"Patients with portal hypertension often develop varices, which are dilated veins in the esophagus or stomach."
"Symptoms of portal hypertension may include abdominal pain, ascites, and easy bleeding."
"A liver transplant is sometimes necessary to treat portal hypertension."
"Untreated portal hypertension can lead to serious complications such as liver failure."
"Medication and lifestyle changes can help manage portal hypertension."
