Biliary Colic: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Biliary colic refers to inflammation of the gallbladder caused by stones formed there. Patients suffer from pressure and inflammatory pain, and often febrile accompanying illnesses that can result from the body’s defensive response to the internal inflammation of biliary colic. What is biliary colic? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy and structure of the gallbladder with … Biliary Colic: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Nicomorphine

Products Nicomorphine was commercially available in the form of tablets, suppositories, and as a solution for injection (Vilan). It had been approved in many countries since 1957. It was discontinued in 2015. Structure and properties Nicomorphine (C29H25N3O5, Mr = 495.5 g/mol), like heroin, is an ester as well as a nicotinic acid derivative of morphine … Nicomorphine

Abdominal Pain (Stomach Ache)

Symptoms Abdominal pain manifests as diffuse or clearly localizable pain or cramps in the abdominal area. They may be accompanied by digestive complaints such as diarrhea, flatulence, and vomiting. To be distinguished from this are stomach pains that occur at about the level of the sternum. Causes There are numerous causes of abdominal pain or … Abdominal Pain (Stomach Ache)

Hepatitis vaccination | Treatment of jaundice (icterus)

Hepatitis vaccination Inflammation of the liver can be caused by food, autoimmune processes or viruses. In the case of hepatitis viruses, there are 5 possible triggers that can cause different forms of hepatitis. A dangerous variant that is frequently found in Germany is hepatitis B. The infection can be chronic and destroy the liver in … Hepatitis vaccination | Treatment of jaundice (icterus)

Pain in epigastrium or middle upper abdomen | Upper abdominal pain and nausea

Pain in epigastrium or middle upper abdomen In the middle upper abdomen, esophagus and stomach are located. The esophagus transports food into the stomach and is actually protected by anatomical structures to ensure that the gastric acid rises into the esophagus. If this happens nevertheless, one speaks of a reflux esophagitis, which can be accompanied … Pain in epigastrium or middle upper abdomen | Upper abdominal pain and nausea

Left-sided upper abdominal pain | Upper abdominal pain and nausea

Left-sided upper abdominal pain Some diseases cause back pain in addition to upper abdomen pain, which is usually due to the anatomical location of the organs. Closely associated with the back and the spine are the kidneys, which can be inflamed and painful as a result of a urinary tract infection as renal pelvis inflammation, … Left-sided upper abdominal pain | Upper abdominal pain and nausea

Heartburn | Upper abdominal pain and nausea

Heartburn The leading symptom “heartburn” describes a burning, painful sensation behind the breastbone, which can rise up to the neck. Often, heartburn is accompanied by belching, which is perceived as extremely unpleasant. Often heartburn occurs in the so-called reflux disease (reflux esophagitis), in which the stomach acid rises into the esophagus, causing pain. The mucous … Heartburn | Upper abdominal pain and nausea

Tiredness | Upper abdominal pain and nausea

Tiredness Tiredness and upper abdominal pain can occur after the consumption of particularly heavy meals, as the stomach has to expend a lot of energy to digest this meal. Many people also react to food intolerances with unspecific symptoms and tiredness. Tiredness can also be an expression of liver disease. In malignant processes, symptoms such … Tiredness | Upper abdominal pain and nausea