Muscle fibers form the basic cellular and working unit of all skeletal muscles in humans. They can range in length from less than 1 mm to 50 cm with a thickness of about 0.01 to 0.2 mm. Several muscle fibers become muscle fiber bundles, which – also combined into several – form the muscle in … Muscle Fiber: Structure, Function & Diseases
Active substance Butylscopolamine General information Buscopan® contains the active ingredient butylscopolamine. Butylscopolamine belongs to the group of parasympatholytics, i.e. it acts against the parasympathetic nervous system and is therefore called antagonist. Another name for drugs of this group is anticholinergics, as they block an acetylcholine receptor and thus exert their effect. The desired effect of … Buscopan®
Costs Buscopan® dragees and tablets are available without prescription in pharmacies. 20 dragees each containing 10 mg butylscopolamine cost about 8 Euro, 50 dragees about 17 Euro. 10 suppositories of 10 mg each cost about 10 euros. All articles in this series: Buscopan® Costs
The autonomic nervous system is understood to be the totality of nerve and ganglion cells that autonomously regulate the vital functions of the human organism. Primary diseases of the autonomic nervous system generally occur rarely. What is the autonomic nervous system? The autonomic part of the nervous system that controls vital organ functions of the … Vegetative Nervous System: Structure, Function & Diseases
Sympathetic nerve block refers to artificial interruptions of specific nerve branches of the autonomic sympathetic nervous system in specific regions of the body. The usually irreversible interruptions or transections of sympathetic nerves are achieved by endoscopic procedures by mechanical means or by local insertion of chemical substances into a vein that runs close to the … Sympathetic Blockade: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Other term Yam Root Application of Dioscorea villosa in the following homeopathic diseases Nervous stomach and intestinal complaints Abdominal cramps Irregular menstrual bleeding Lack of libido Use of Dioscorea villosa for the following symptoms Improvement of complaints through standing upright, bending backwards and pressure Nervous hyperexcitability of the digestive organs Severe flatulence and cramps Umbilical … Dioscorea villosa
Introduction Problems of the psyche or anxiety-laden situations are often reflected in stomach aches. Everybody knows the unpleasant gut feeling, for example before exam situations. This is particularly common in children. Causes The term “psychosomatic” is used to describe mental and psychological complaints/worries and/or inner-psychic conflicts, which manifest themselves in physical complaints, often including stomach … Stomach ache due to psyche
Psychogenic abdominal pain in children Abdominal pain is one of the most common symptoms expressed by children. Often, especially in the case of recurring abdominal pain, no organic cause in the sense of a physical illness can be found. This is often called navel colic in children. Meanwhile it is assumed that every fifth child … Psychogenic abdominal pain in children | Stomach ache due to psyche
Definition An anticholinergic is an active substance that acts on the parasympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system is part of the autonomic nervous system. It involuntarily, i.e. not subject to will, controls most of the internal organs and the blood circulation. It has a braking and damping control function in the metabolism, thus ensuring … Anticholinergics
Undesirable effect Anticholinergics very often lead to dry mouth, because the saliva production is inhibited. In addition, the most common undesirable side effects include constipation, fatigue, impaired vision and urinary retention. Even in small doses, the effects of anticholinergics on the cardiovascular system play a role, for example, there may be tachycardia. Anticholinergic syndrome If … Undesirable effect | Anticholinergics
Definition The human nervous system can be classified in different ways: The first classification is based on where each part of the nervous system is located: A distinction is made between the central nervous system (CNS), which consists of the brain and the spinal cord, And a peripheral nervous system (PNS), which includes all other … Vegetative Nervous System
Classification of the autonomic nervous system The autonomic nervous system is divided into three parts: The enteric nervous system consists of a network of nerves embedded between the individual layers of hollow organs. These include, among others: The digestive organs are once again an exception, since this nervous system works completely independently of the central … Classification of the autonomic nervous system | Vegetative Nervous System
