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Jirásek-Zuelzer-Wilson Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Jirásek-Zuelzer-Wilson syndrome, also called Zuelzer-Wilson syndrome, is an aganglionosis of the intestine. Patients suffer from defecation problems and bloating as infants. What is Jirásek-Zuelzer-Wilson syndrome? Jirásek-Zuelzer-Wilson syndrome was named after physicians Wolf William Zuelzer, James Leroy Wilson, and Arnold Jirásek. They first described the congenital and rare form of aganglionosis. Aganglionosis is the congenital absence … Jirásek-Zuelzer-Wilson Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

The diaphragmatic breathing

Introduction Diaphragmatic breathing or synonymously also called “abdominal breathing” is one of two ways of breathing besides chest breathing. Medically, it is not correct to equate diaphragmatic breathing with abdominal breathing, but both terms are used in the same sense. Breathing with the diaphragm is an automatic, unconscious process. You do not have to think … The diaphragmatic breathing

Diaphragmatic breathing exercises | The diaphragmatic breathing

Diaphragmatic breathing exercises To breathe more consciously with the diaphragm there are some exercises. If possible, find a quiet place to consciously perceive the diaphragmatic breathing. Exercise 1: Lie down flat on the floor or sit upright on a chair, put your hand on your stomach and breathe deeply into your stomach so that you … Diaphragmatic breathing exercises | The diaphragmatic breathing

Hiccups | The diaphragmatic breathing

Hiccups Hiccups are caused by a sudden cramping of the diaphragm, whereby the glottis between the vocal folds is reflexively closed. When the air already inhaled hits the closed glottis, the typical “hiccup” occurs. The cause of the diaphragm‘s cramping is an irritation of the phrenic nerve. This is the nerve that innervates the diaphragm. … Hiccups | The diaphragmatic breathing

So painful is the | Puncture the water in the abdomen

So painful is the If a puncture of the water in the abdomen is performed, this is usually not painful. Although no general anesthesia is given, no pain is perceived because the surrounding tissue is numb due to local anesthesia. Only the injection with which the local anesthetic is injected can cause slight pain at … So painful is the | Puncture the water in the abdomen

Puncture the water in the abdomen

Introduction In the context of some diseases, even serious diseases, an abnormally increased amount of water in the abdomen can cause further complaints. In order to improve the problem and to obtain diagnostic information about the cause, the water in the abdomen is punctured and drained. The puncture is then examined in the laboratory for … Puncture the water in the abdomen

Preparation for puncture | Puncture the water in the abdomen

Preparation for puncture The basis for a medical intervention is always the conversation. During this conversation, the patient’s complaints and individual prerequisites are to be clarified. The coagulation parameters should always be determined. A physical examination should also be performed and, if necessary, the hair should be removed. Since the puncture of water in the … Preparation for puncture | Puncture the water in the abdomen

These risks exist | Puncture the water in the abdomen

These risks exist There are some risks involved in puncturing the water in the abdomen, some of which can have serious consequences. As a rule, however, only harmless complications occur. These include a slight external infection or a slight post-bleeding. This can be prevented with a little pressure or good hygiene. Often there is also … These risks exist | Puncture the water in the abdomen

Water in the stomach

Water is found in almost the entire human body. It makes up a large part of the weight of the human body. Water is also a normal component in many organs. In addition, however, water can also be found in the free abdominal cavity, i.e. outside the organs. In this case, this is a deviation … Water in the stomach

The frequency | Water in the stomach

The frequency Water retention in the abdomen can be attributed to liver damage, i.e. advanced cirrhosis of the liver, in 80% of cases. Conversely, almost half of the patients with liver cirrhosis show ascites as a symptom. The second most common cause is a tumor disease. This can be attributed to 10% of cases. In … The frequency | Water in the stomach

This is how the diagnosis is made | Water in the stomach

This is how the diagnosis is made If there is a large accumulation of fluid of more than one liter, this can be determined during the physical examination by the doctor. The doctor holds his hands to the right and left side of the patient’s abdomen and taps with one hand. This sets the water … This is how the diagnosis is made | Water in the stomach

What are the therapeutic options? | Water in the stomach

What are the therapeutic options? On the one hand, a therapy can be carried out that merely combats the symptoms. In this therapy, the free water is removed from the abdominal cavity without treating the underlying disease. For this purpose, drugs that have a draining effect, the so-called diuretics, can be used. In addition, patients … What are the therapeutic options? | Water in the stomach