Summary The symptom pain behind the breastbone or even retrosternal pain can be a sign for many diseases of internal medicine or even orthopedics. Some of them are acutely life-threatening, which is why further clarification should be carried out in any case. The urgency of the visit to the doctor should be determined by the … Summary | Pain behind the sternum
What is meant by burning in the upper abdomen? Burning in the upper abdomen is an unpleasant sensation that can occur repeatedly or be permanent. It can be accompanied by other symptoms and have various causes. Burning in the upper abdomen is a relatively common symptom. Causes The most common cause of a burning sensation … Upper abdomen burning
By localization The position of the stomach in the stomach is anatomically slightly different from person to person. Usually the stomach is located in the middle and left upper abdomen. A burning sensation in the right upper abdomen is therefore rather rare in the case of complaints in the area of the stomach or the … By localization | Upper abdomen burning
Duration and forecast The duration of the symptoms depends on the triggering cause and the therapy. If it is a reflux disease or an inflammation of the gastric mucosa, a significant reduction in symptoms usually occurs within a few days after taking proton pump inhibitors. After discontinuing the medication, however, the two diseases can recur … Duration and forecast | Upper abdomen burning
Definition Almost everyone knows a burning sensation in the throat and the throat. Often one has to increasingly clear one’s throat, swallowing hurts or one notices a hoarseness. This acute occurrence is often observed at the beginning of a cold. The inflammation of the throat (pharyngitis) is usually caused by viruses and is therefore transitory. … Burning sensation in the throat
Diagnosis of burning in the throat The first important step in the diagnosis of throat burning is a detailed doctor-patient consultation (anamnesis). During this discussion, the patient should be asked how to describe the symptoms, when they first occurred, how long they have lasted or whether they are recurring. These statements can be used to … Diagnosis of burning in the throat | Burning sensation in the throat
Duration of burning in the throat Most of the time it is an acute event. In the case of a flu-like infection, the burning sensation in the throat should improve after a few days. Allergic reactions occur quickly after contact with the allergen and disappear after a short time. Heartburn can often recur and should … Duration of burning in the throat | Burning sensation in the throat
