Stem plant The parent plant of arnzeidroge is the American sloth tree D.C. of the buckthorn family. Medicinal drug Cascara bark (Rhamni purshiani cortex) is used as a medicinal drug. It consists of the dried whole or crushed bark of D.C. ( (D.C.) A. Gray) (PhEur). The pharmacopoeia requires a minimum content of hydroxyanthracene glycosides. … Cascara Bark
Stem plant Baillon, Polygonaceae, rhubarb. Medicinal drug Rhei radix – Rhubarb root: Rhubarb root consists of the dried, whole or cut parts of L., Baillon, of hybrids of the two species, or of a mixture. The underground parts are often divided. The drug is stripped of the stem and largely of the outer bark with … Rhubarb
During bowel obstruction, complications can occur, some of which can be life-threatening. Therefore, an obstructed bowel must always be treated immediately. As a first measure, the patient is supplied with fluid via a drip. If it is not possible to open the blocked intestine with the help of medication or enemas during further treatment, surgery … Intestinal Obstruction: Treatment and Complications
In an intestinal obstruction (ileus), the intestine is actually closed – as the name suggests – so that food remains can hardly or not at all be excreted. An obstructed intestine can manifest itself suddenly and dramatically, for example, when a piece of intestine becomes trapped in a hernia sac, or it can develop insidiously … Intestinal Obstruction: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Intestinal obstruction can affect both the small and large intestine. In this case, the intestinal contents can no longer be transported further – there is a blockage of the intestinal contents at narrow points (mechanical ileus) or the movement of the intestines comes to a standstill (paralytic ileus). Intestinal obstruction is also called ileus, and … Intestinal Obstruction: Causes and Types
Paralytic bowel obstruction causes the movement of the bowel (peristalsis) to stop suddenly. The intestinal contents can no longer be transported toward the rectum because of the intestinal paralysis. As in mechanical intestinal obstruction, the germs contained in the intestinal contents can pass through the intestinal wall. They enter the abdominal cavity and lead to … Paralytic Intestinal Obstruction (Paralytic Ileus)
The small and large intestines are in constant motion to move digested food in waves toward the rectum. This movement, typical of the gastrointestinal tract, is called peristalsis. How strong the peristalsis can be can be seen particularly well in diarrhea. However, intestinal obstruction can also trigger violent intestinal movements. The result is severe abdominal … Mechanical Intestinal Obstruction (Mechanical Ileus)
The human digestive system is constantly in motion. This is necessary to transport absorbed substances in the body to the organs. Peristalsis in this context refers to the muscular activity of the hollow organs in the body that serve this digestion. A distinction can be made between forward and backward peristalsis. What is peristalsis? Hollow … Peristalsis: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
In our latitudes, it is quite possible to become infected with fish tapeworm. Especially with self-caught, uncooked, that is, raw, fish, the danger is great. What is fish tapeworm infection? Tapeworms live as parasites in the intestines of humans or other vertebrates. There are many different types of tapeworms. Each species can cause different symptoms, … Fish Tapeworm: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome, or FHC syndrome, occurs predominantly as a complication following inflammation in the pelvic region. Abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting occur. What is Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome? The condition was first noticed by a Uruguayan surgeon in 1920. It was first described by American gynecologist Arthur Hale Curtis. In 1934, an American internist was able to … Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Incisional hernia (medical term: incisional hernia) is a complication that occurs during abdominal surgery. In any case, the incisional hernia must be operated. If intestinal obstruction occurs, there is acute danger to life, so the hernia is treated – in the context of an emergency operation. What is the incisional hernia? An incisional hernia is … Scar Hernia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Aerophagia refers to excess air in the gastrointestinal tract. Usually, some air always enters the digestive tract when speaking, eating or drinking, but in aerophagia, the amount of swallowed air is so great that it causes bloating, abdominal pain and excessive belching. What is aerophagia? Aerophagy refers to excess air in the gastrointestinal tract. The … Aerophagy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
