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[|Human|] I have liver cirrhosis from blood transfusions Inreceived in1977. I have already dealt with Class action over this I have never drank in my life-now ag 82. I have now been diagnosed with small varices and wonder how this will affect me--now I seem to hurt a little when I swallow and a pain goes through my shoulder bl.ade-- is this from the varices. I do see my specialist on Apr 4, but would like to know what is going on in the mean time
[|AI|]  Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. It shouldn't affect you until it bleeds or cause stomach stenosis. Varices are usual consequence of liver damage and when it appears it usually goes through stages(grades). It is evaluated by gastrostomy where we can see how is it serious and is there any danger of bleeding.  So doctors need to see is there any progression in size of varices and does it need endoscopic treatment. It can cause symptoms you've mentioned unfortunately son consult your doctor about some method of varix removal. Wish you good health.