Costs Buscopan® dragees and tablets are available without prescription in pharmacies. 20 dragees each containing 10 mg butylscopolamine cost about 8 Euro, 50 dragees about 17 Euro. 10 suppositories of 10 mg each cost about 10 euros. All articles in this series: Buscopan® Costs
There are various diseases that can lead to pain in the intestines. However, it is often not possible to localize the pain exactly. Often patients feel an unspecific pain in the abdomen. This can be acute and very strong, or chronic and dull. Some diseases lead less to a persistent pain, but rather to a … Pain small intestine
Volvolus Furthermore, twisting of the intestine can cause severe pain due to interruption of the blood supply. This is called volvolus. This can lead to intestinal obstruction or even the destruction of the affected tissue. Such a volvolus can occur both acutely and chronically. Acute intestinal rotation is accompanied by vomiting, shock, peritonitis and a … Volvolus | Pain small intestine
Introduction The upper abdomen comprises the area between the lower ribcage and the navel. Pain in this area can be the cause of numerous illnesses, which in the majority of cases are harmless and usually easily treatable. Symptoms The symptoms of upper abdominal pain occurring at night are as varied as their causes. The quality … Upper abdominal pain at night
Causes The causes are similar to those of upper abdominal pain that occur during the course of the day. However, nocturnal upper abdominal pain is indicative of a high pain intensity, often combined with a high level of suffering on the part of those affected, since restful sleep is only possible to a limited extent. … Causes | Upper abdominal pain at night
Diagnosis In many cases, a diagnosis can be made during a medical consultation by typical pain localization and the occurrence of certain accompanying symptoms. Particularly in the case of simple gastrointestinal infections, no further examinations are usually necessary. Physical examinations, such as palpation and listening to the abdomen, often help to confirm the diagnosis. As … Diagnosis | Upper abdominal pain at night
Breastfeeding or lactation refers to the first period of a baby’s life when he or she is nourished by breast milk. Breast milk represents the only source of nutrients in the first months of life, and later the main source. In addition, breastfeeding is crucial for the mother-child bond. What is breastfeeding? Breastfeeding or lactation … Breastfeeding: Function, Task & Diseases
Central abdominal pain Another cause of abdominal cramps can be ulcers in the stomach and small intestine, so-called ulcers. This is often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Patients also report an improvement in post-meal discomfort with duodenal ulcers. A reflux from the stomach into the esophagus, commonly known as heartburn, can also cause symptoms that … Central abdominal pain | Abdominal cramps
At night In general, abdominal cramps at night can have the same causes as during the day. In most cases it will be “simple” flatulence, which can come from certain foods, for example. However, if the cramps and pain occur more frequently at night and in the morning when you have not eaten for a … At night | Abdominal cramps
Flatulence Flatulence is a common side effect of abdominal cramps. They are mostly caused by naturally occurring intestinal bacteria, which produce more gases during difficult digestion, which then escape through the anus. The flatulence can also be accompanied by diarrhoea or constipation. Nausea Nausea is a typical symptom of gastrointestinal diseases, therefore it can often … Flatulence | Abdominal cramps
Prophylaxis As with many diseases, a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and plenty of exercise is the basis of good preventive care. Otherwise, there is not much that can be done prophylactically against many triggers of abdominal cramps. Forecast The forecast is highly dependent on the type of triggering factor and therefore cannot be … Prophylaxis | Abdominal cramps
Definition Most people suffer from abdominal cramps at least once in their lives. In many cases they are harmless, but they can also be caused by serious diseases. The muscles in the abdomen, either the smooth muscles of the organs or the striped skeletal muscles, contract strongly and thus cause pain. The contraction of the … Abdominal cramps
