Nausea Burning in the stomach and nausea may be associated. Since the burning sensation in the stomach is usually caused by excessive acid production in the stomach, the acid-base balance of the body shifts to the acidic environment. The body can only function in a very narrow pH range (acid range). This lies between pH-value … Nausea | Stinging in the stomach
Burning in the stomach and mouth A burning sensation in the stomach and mouth can have various causes. One of the most common, however, is the chronic inflammatory bowel disease “Crohn’s disease“. Crohn’s disease typically affects individual parts of the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach and intestines. However, manifestations in the mouth are also common, … Burning in the stomach and mouth | Stinging in the stomach
Overview Mallory-Weiss syndrome is a clinical picture of the oesophagus or stomach. Frequent choking and vomiting leads to tears in the mucous membrane of the esophagus, usually in cases where the mucous membrane has already been damaged. A common reason for a damaged mucous membrane is excessive alcohol consumption. In Mallory-Weiss syndrome, bleeding from the … Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Nutrition When eating after and during a Mallory-Weiss syndrome, care must be taken to ensure that the food is not harmful to the gastrointestinal tract. It is particularly important to abstain from alcohol in order to avoid repeated poisoning with subsequent vomiting. Alcohol also promotes the production of stomach acid, which irritates the sore mucous … Nutrition | Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Mallory Weiss syndrome in children Mallory-Weiss syndrome is rarely observed in children. Since the development and manifestation of the disease is often a longer lasting process, patients between the ages of 20 and 40 are more likely to be affected. The risk factor alcohol tends to be absent in children, although the drinking habits of … Mallory Weiss syndrome in children | Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
The gastric mucosa is the protective lining of the stomach. Its cells, which produce mucus, enzymes and gastric acid, contribute significantly to the smooth process of digestion. What is the gastric mucosa? The gastric mucosa is the reddish-gray to pinkish-colored layer of mucous membrane that lines the inside of the stomach. The thick gastric mucosa … Gastric Mucosa: Structure, Function & Diseases
Side effects of Omep The mechanism of action reduces the production of acid in the stomach. This makes the environment in the stomach less acidic. Since bacteria in the stomach that are ingested with food are destroyed by gastric acid, therapy with Omep® slightly increases the risk of an infection of the gastrointestinal tract. Furthermore, … Side effects of Omep | Omep®
Can OMEP be taken during pregnancy? In most cases, Omep® can also be taken during pregnancy or while breast-feeding without hesitation. However, a doctor should be consulted beforehand or informed of the existence of the pregnancy if he or she prescribes Omep® or any other medication. All articles in this series: Omep® Side effects of … Can OMEP be taken during pregnancy? | Omep®
Introduction Omep® is a highly effective drug for the treatment of diseases caused by acid gastric acid. These include inflammation of the esophagus and the common heartburn. The active ingredient contained in Omep® is omeprazole. Omep® is a drug in the group of proton pump inhibitors (proton pump inhibitor=PPI). So if you burp acidly or … Omep®
Introduction Who hasn’t experienced this – after an enjoyable, albeit greasy, meal, you lean back and relax, the taste of the last fork still on your tongue and all of a sudden you are ready to go. If the stomach contracts cramp-like or causes stabbing, pulling pain, this leads to unpleasant abdominal pain in the … Stomach ache from fatty food
The fundus ventriculi refers to a curved part of the stomach in the form of a dome. This is located on the left side next to the cardia, the entrance to the stomach. The fundus ventriculi is responsible for collecting swallowed air. It is produced during the ingestion of food. When the patient is standing, … Fundus Ventriculi: Structure, Function & Diseases
Introduction The stomach (ventricle, gastrectum) is a tubular, muscular hollow organ that serves to store, crush and homogenize the ingested food. The capacity of the stomach in adults is usually between 1200 and 1600 ml, although the external shape of the stomach can vary greatly. Through the oesophagus, food mixed with saliva passes from the … Tasks of the stomach
