Symptoms The leading symptoms of stomach burning include an uncomfortable burning sensation behind the breastbone and acid regurgitation. The burning sensation occurs primarily after eating, and pain along the esophagus may radiate. Other accompanying symptoms include hoarseness, coughing, nausea, difficulty swallowing, sleep disturbances, respiratory problems, a foreign body sensation in the throat, and enamel changes. … Stomach Burn
Products Pamidronate is commercially available as an injectable (Aredia, generic). Aredia had been approved in many countries since 1993. Sales of Aredia were discontinued in 2016. Structure and properties Pamidronate is present in drugs as pamidronate disodium (C3H9NNa2O7P2, Mr = 279.0 g/mol) is present, a nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate that is soluble in water. Effects Pamidronate (ATC … Pamidronate
Definition Instructions to take a drug fasting usually mean to administer it at least one-half to one (or even two) hours before or no earlier than two hours after eating. The full details can be found in the patient information leaflet and in the specialist information leaflet. This is why it is also referred to … Sober
Definition and discussion Dosing interval (symbol: τ, tau) is the time interval between the administration of individual doses of a drug. For example, if 1 tablet is administered at 8 AM and 1 tablet is administered at 8 PM, the dosing interval is 12 hours. The typical dosing interval is several hours or one day. … Dosage Interval
Products Ibandronate is commercially available as film-coated tablets (monthly tablets containing 150 mg of ibandronic acid) and as a solution for injection (Bonviva, generics). The daily tablets containing 2.5 mg of active ingredient are no longer available. This article refers to oral and monthly osteoporosis therapy. Ibandronate is also used in tumor treatment. Ibandronate was … Ibandronate
Symptoms In osteoporosis, bones become weak, porous, and brittle and undergo structural changes. Even minor stresses can lead to a fracture, especially of the vertebrae, femoral neck, and wrists. Fractures pose a risk to the elderly and can lead to pain, hospitalization, surgery and disability. In the worst cases, they are even life-threatening. Other possible … Osteoporosis Causes and Treatment
Products Denosumab is commercially available as a solution for injection in a prefilled syringe (Prolia). The antibody was approved in many countries, in the United States, and in the EU in 2010. Denosumab is also used in tumor therapy (Xgeva). This article relates to osteoporosis treatment. Structure and properties Denosumab is a human IgG2 monoclonal … Denosumab
Synonyms Ahlbaeck’s disease Definition In medical terminology, the term M. Ahlbäck is used to describe a disease in which extensive bone death (aseptic osteonecrosis) in the area of the lower part of the thigh (femoral condyle) does not occur due to infection. In most cases, the reasons for the occurrence of M. Ahlbäck’s disease are … Ahlbäck’s disease
Diagnosis The diagnosis of M. Ahlbäck is a multi-step process. Probably the most important of these steps is the detailed doctor-patient consultation (anamnesis), in which a description of the symptoms observed by the patient can provide an initial indication of the underlying disease. Previous accidents or other known injuries are particularly important in this context. … Diagnosis | Ahlbäck’s disease
Therapy The treatment success and thus the prognosis of M. Ahlbäck are generally the better, the earlier the disease can be recognized as such. The treatment of M. Ahlbäck’s disease is basically divided into so-called conservative (i.e. non-operative) and operative measures. Non-surgical treatment methods include above all those measures that improve the symptoms of the … Therapy | Ahlbäck’s disease
Prognosis of Ahlbäck’s disease The prognosis for patients suffering from M. Ahlbäck’s disease is quite variable. Depending on the age of the disease and the stage of M. Ahlbäck’s disease, different results can be achieved with appropriate treatment. In addition, the prognosis also differs for the individual treatment methods. Ultimately, however, good care can be … Prognosis of Ahlbäck’s disease | Ahlbäck’s disease
If Paget’s disease is suspected, an X-ray examination will usually confirm the diagnosis: The rapid, “sloppy” bone formation, structural changes, thickening and deformation of the bone tissue can be easily seen. A bone scintigraphy may be taken to show the increased metabolic activity in the bone. Supportive blood or urine tests are performed, which show … Paget’s Disease: Therapy and Diagnosis
