Bile is a bodily secretion produced in the liver that is released into the duodenum for digestive processes. Bile is stored in the gallbladder, which is connected to the liver and duodenum via bile ducts. Known disorders of bile include the formation of gallstones. What is the gall bladder? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy and … Gall Bladder: Structure, Function & Diseases
Active ingredient Pantoprazole, usually in salt form Pantoprazole sodium Explanation/Definition Pantozol® belongs to the group of proton pump inhibitors and reduces the formation of stomach acid. It is used for the treatment of diseases in which increased stomach acid production irritates the sensitive or already damaged mucous membranes of the esophagus (esophagus), stomach (gaster) and … Pantozol®.
Contraindications Pantozol® must not be taken if there is an allergy or hypersensitivity to pantoprazole or if HIV therapy is carried out with drugs of the active substance atazanavir. Pantozol® must not be taken by children under 18 years of age without express medical advice! Special Caution As with the intake of many medications, patients … Contraindications | Pantozol®.
‘Use during pregnancy and lactation Due to insufficient experience and indications in animal experiments, the treating physician should carefully consider whether treatment with Pantozol® can be beneficial during pregnancy. Similarly critical is the use of Pantozol® during lactation. Side effects As a rule, Pantozol® is a well-tolerated drug. However, some side effects are known. Headaches, … ‘Use during pregnancy and lactation | Pantozol®.
Definition The duodenal ulcer (Ulcus duodeni) is an inflammatory wound of the intestinal mucosa in the area of the duodenum. The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine following the stomach. The ulcer, i.e. the wound, extends beyond the muscle layer of the mucous membrane of the small intestine (lamina muscularis mucosae). Dangerous … Duodenal ulcer
Causes In the development of duodenal ulcers, the balance between protective and aggressive factors in the intestinal mucosa plays a role. In a healthy body, the aggressive stomach acid that flows from the stomach into the duodenum is neutralized by a protective layer of mucus on the intestinal mucosa. If this balance is destroyed, i.e. … Causes | Duodenal ulcer
Can a duodenal ulcer become malignant? A malignant (malignant) degeneration rarely occurs in duodenal ulcers. Malignant degeneration occurs in about 1-2% of patients with peptic ulcer, and in duodenal ulcer degeneration is much rarer. In chronic cases, degeneration is generally more probable, which is why an endoscopic examination should be performed at least every two … Can a duodenal ulcer become malignant? | Duodenal ulcer
Diagnosis The diagnosis of duodenal ulcer consists of several steps. First of all, a detailed patient interview (anamnesis) is made with subsequent examination of the patient. A rectal examination by palpation is seldom carried out during which non-visible – so-called occult – blood in the stool can be detected. A reliable diagnosis is made by … Diagnosis | Duodenal ulcer
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
Position and course The duodenum is a part of the small intestine and is the link between the stomach and the jejunum. It has a length of approximately 30 cm and is anatomically divided into 4 different sections depending on its course. After leaving the pylorus, the chyme reaches the upper part of the duodenum … Duodenum
Microscopic structure The different layers of the duodenum in cross-section correspond to those of the rest of the digestive tract. From the outside, the duodenum is surrounded by connective tissue (tunica adventitia), which contains both blood and lymph vessels. This is bordered by a muscle layer, the so-called tunica muscularis. It contains an outer longitudinal … Microscopic structure | Duodenum
