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A varve is an annual layer of sediment or sedimentary rock. The word 'varve' derives from the Swedish word varv whose meanings and connotations include 'revolution', 'in layers', and 'circle'. The term first appeared as Hvarfig lera (varved clay) on the first map produced by the Geological Survey of Sweden in 1862.
What are esophageal varices? Esophageal varices are swollen blood vessels in the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach (the esophagus), and in the upper part of the stomach. They are similar to the varicose veins that some people have in their legs. Varices cause no symptoms unless they rupture and bleed, which can be a medical emergency. What are the signs of esophageal varices? Esophageal varices cause no symptoms unless they rupture and bleed. Then can they cause: Vomiting of blood; Bloody stools; Black and tarry stools; Feeling light-headed or dizzy; Low blood pressure; Paleness; Rapid heart rate; What causes esophageal varices? The root cause of esophageal varices is liver disease, such as cirrhosis of the liver. The scarring that happens with cirrhosis can cause portal hypertension, which is an increase in pressure in the veins of the liver. Because of this increased pressure, blood can't flow through the liver properly.