Brief overview Symptoms: stabbing or pulling abdominal pain in the right lower abdomen, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, clogged tongue, fever, sometimes elevated pulse, night sweats Causes: Obstruction of the appendix by hardened feces (fecal calculus) or an awkward position (kinking), less commonly by foreign bodies or intestinal worms; other inflammatory bowel … Appendicitis: Symptoms and diagnosis
What is a hemicolectomy? In a hemicolectomy, part of the colon is surgically removed. However, the remaining part continues to contribute to digestion. This is the main difference to a colectomy, i.e. the removal of the entire colon from the small intestine onwards. Depending on which part is removed, doctors refer to it as a … Appendectomy: definition, reasons, procedure, risks
Tubal inflammation and ovarian inflammation (medical term: adnexitis) is one of the serious diseases in the gynecological field. Often, the inflammations result from bacterial infections. The disease can be acute or chronic. If left untreated, it can cause major complications, including infertility. What is inflammation of the fallopian tubes and ovaries? The anatomy of the … Tubal Inflammation and Ovarian Inflammation: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The abdomen is an anatomical unit of the human body that includes various organs and organ systems. It is the abdomen the lower anterior part of the torso, localized between the diaphragm and pelvis. An increased accumulation of fat cells in this anatomical section is also popularly referred to as abdomen. What characterizes the abdomen? … Abdomen: Structure, Function & Diseases
The peritoneum is a thin skin, also called the peritoneum, in the abdomen and at the beginning of the pelvis. It is raised in folds and covers the internal organs. The peritoneum serves to supply the organs and produces a viscous fluid that reduces frictional resistance when the organs move. What is the peritoneum? The … Peritoneum: Structure, Function & Diseases
Peritonitis, peritonitis or peritonitis is a painful inflammation of the peritoneum. The condition can be fatal if left untreated and should be examined and treated by a doctor as soon as possible if suspected. Typical symptoms and signs of peritonitis include severe pain in the upper abdomen on movement and tightening of the abdominal wall. … Peritonitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The colon, also called the colon, is the middle section of the large intestine. It is divided into four sections, beginning behind the appendix and ending at the junction with the rectum. What is the colon? The colon in humans is about one and a half meters long and has a lumen of about eight … Grunt Intestine: Structure, Function & Diseases
Products Bisacodyl is commercially available in the form of enteric-coated tablets (dragées) and suppositories (Dulcolax, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1957. Structure and properties Bisacodyl (C22H19NO4, Mr = 361.39 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a diphenylmethane and triarylmethane derivative. Bisacodyl is … Bisacodyl
Ovarian inflammation, also known as andexitis or oophoritis, is a disease of the ovaries. The trigger of oophoritis may be an infection caused by bacteria. However, in rare cases, oophoritis is caused by viruses. What is oophoritis? In very few cases, oophoritis actually affects only the ovaries– Predominantly, the fallopian tubes are also inflamed, so … Oophoritis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The superior mesenteric artery is the name given to the upper visceral artery. It supplies blood to several important areas of the body. What is the superior mesenteric artery? The superior mesenteric artery is the upper visceral artery. It represents an unpaired branch of the aorta. This branch is located directly behind the outlet of … Superior Mesenteric Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
Pelvic pain can have a number of causes. For this reason, it is initially referred to as non-specific. First of all, it must be localized in the pelvic area, whether it is a pain of the organs located in the pelvic area or the pelvis itself. It may be pain caused by the bladder or … Pelvic Pain: Causes, Treatment & Help
In our latitudes, it is quite possible to become infected with fish tapeworm. Especially with self-caught, uncooked, that is, raw, fish, the danger is great. What is fish tapeworm infection? Tapeworms live as parasites in the intestines of humans or other vertebrates. There are many different types of tapeworms. Each species can cause different symptoms, … Fish Tapeworm: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
