• Upper gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting, abdominal pain, abdominal distention may be caused by many conditions like complicated peptic/duodenal ulcer, gastritis or hiatal hernia. (amhsr.org)
  • Pancreatitis must be differentiated from various disease which present with abdominal pain and weight loss such as peptic ulcer disease , pancreatic carcinoma , gastritis , and inflammatory bowel disease . (wikidoc.org)
  • Peptic ulcer disease is a break in the inner lining of the stomach , the first part of the small intestine , or sometimes the lower esophagus . (wikizero.com)
  • [1] The most common symptoms of a duodenal ulcer are waking at night with upper abdominal pain , and upper abdominal pain that improves with eating. (wikizero.com)
  • [5] About 10% of people develop a peptic ulcer at some point in their life. (wikizero.com)
  • [6] [11] The first description of a perforated peptic ulcer was in 1670, in Princess Henrietta of England . (wikizero.com)
  • A history of heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and use of certain medications can raise the suspicion for peptic ulcer. (wikizero.com)
  • While dyspeptic symptoms may develop due to diseases such as peptic ulcer or gastritis, the vast majority of people who see doctors for dyspeptic symptoms are ultimately diagnosed as having functional dyspepsia. (iffgd.org)
  • Eradication of H. pylori - Although testing and treating H. pylori infection is recommended and often employed, the eradication of H. pylori infection generally does not improve symptoms outside of those associated with peptic ulcer disease. (iffgd.org)
  • Peptic ulcer often produces recurrent gnawing pain. (zlibrary-global.se)
  • Pain due to peptic ulcer can be temporarily relieved by food or by taking antacid drugs. (zlibrary-global.se)
  • Studies of the symptom abdominal pain--a systematic review and meta-analysis. (bmj.com)
  • https://academic.oup.com/fampra/article/31/5/517/537129?login=false http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24987023?tool=bestpractice.com ​ More than half of all patients presenting with the symptom of abdominal pain do not have a causative diagnosis. (bmj.com)
  • In this case report, we describe an adolescent girl who presented to the emergency department with the common symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, but who was found to have a small bowel obstruction and anorexia nervosa. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Chronic mesenteric ischemia, also known as intestinal angina, is defined by reduced blood flow to major mesenteric arteries (celiac, superior mesenteric, inferior mesenteric) causing abdominal pain which is often postprandial. (logicalimages.com)
  • Acid-lowering Medications - H2 blockers such as ranitidine (Zantac)**, cimetidine (Tagamet), nizatidine (Axid) or famotidine (Pepcid) are the initial agent used by many primary care providers, and are marginally better than placebo at improving upper-center abdominal (epigastric) pain, although they do not improve other dyspeptic symptoms. (iffgd.org)
  • Symptoms include severe abdominal pain ( out of proportion to the physical examination), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. (osmosis.org)
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  • Imaging in the arterial phase can be performed to evaluate mesenteric ischemia, aortic dissection, or aneurysm, and can also be used to improve visualization of the pancreas in patients with upper abdominal pain. (radiologykey.com)
  • The symptoms are non-specific and vary widely, but it may present with the classical triad of abdominal pain, ascites , and liver enlargement . (wikipedia.org)
  • The acute syndrome presents with rapidly progressive severe upper abdominal pain , yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes , liver enlargement , enlargement of the spleen , fluid accumulation within the peritoneal cavity , elevated liver enzymes , and eventually encephalopathy . (wikipedia.org)
  • the inferior mesenteric vein empties into the splenic vein, the superior mesenteric vein joins the splenic vein to form the portal vein. (lookformedical.com)
  • The British Medical Association ILLUSTRATED MEDICAL DICTIONARY CORONARY ARTERY Superior vena cava Pulmonary veins Right main coronary artery Aorta Left main coronary artery Left circumflex artery Left anterior descending artery Coronary vein Inferior vena cava Descending aorta coronary Any structure that encircles like a crown. (zlibrary-global.se)
  • Budd-Chiari syndrome is also seen in tuberculosis , congenital venous webs and occasionally in inferior vena caval stenosis . (wikipedia.org)
  • However, vasculitis , aortic or mesenteric artery dissection, fibromuscular dysplasia , celiac artery compression by the median arcuate ligament, retroperitoneal fibrosis , or endovascular graft occlusion should be considered as alternative etiologies. (logicalimages.com)
  • Salva Salva MDCT in Diagnosing Acute Aortic Syndromes Reviewin. (scribd.com)
  • Nontraumatic acute thoracic aortic syndromes (AAS) Di recente sistematizzazione, le sindromi aortiche acute describe a spectrum of life-threatening aortic pathologies rappresentano uno spettro di condizioni patologiche with significant implications on diagnosis, therapy and assai temibili per le notevoli implicazioni diagnostiche, management. (scribd.com)
  • La TCMD consente il riconoscimento precoce e la acute aortic syndromes as well as the presence of any caratterizzazione delle sindromi aortiche acute, nonché la associated complications - findings that are essential for presenza di eventuali complicanze associate, con risultati optimising treatment and improving clinical outcomes. (scribd.com)
  • Chronic mesenteric ischemia is typically caused by atherosclerotic disease. (logicalimages.com)
  • The same risk factors for peripheral and coronary artery disease predispose to chronic mesenteric ischemia, namely smoking, hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. (logicalimages.com)
  • A short thick vein formed by union of the superior mesenteric vein and the splenic vein. (lookformedical.com)
  • 13) Which of the following is a branch of the femoral artery? (mrcoggoal.com)
  • Compression of the left common ILIAC VEIN by the right common ILIAC ARTERY against the underlying fifth LUMBAR VERTEBRA is the typical underlying malformation. (lookformedical.com)
  • Primary Budd-Chiari syndrome occurs due to thrombosis of the hepatic vein. (wikipedia.org)
  • [2] Inherited disorders of hypercoagulability may lead to thrombosis of the hepatic vein and Budd-Chiari syndrome. (wikipedia.org)
  • Secondary Budd-Chiari syndrome, which is very rare compared to the primary variant, is due to compression of the hepatic vein by an outside structure (such as a tumor or polycystic kidney disease ). (wikipedia.org)
  • Early in the course of acute pancreatitis , multiple organ failure is the consequence of various inflammatory mediators that are released from the inflammatory process and from activated leukocytes attracted by pancreatic injury, the so-called systemic inflammatory response syndrome ( SIRS ). (wikidoc.org)
  • Three intraoperative complications occurred (one segmental transverse colectomy for mesenteric injury, one converted to omental free flap, and one requiring micro anastomosis). (neurosurgery.directory)
  • These may also contribute to the obstructive symptoms, over and above the twisting of the mesentery. (panafrican-med-journal.com)
  • Branches of the artery spread through the mesentery - called mesenteric arteries - and penetrate the serosa layer and travel to the submucosa where they branch further into arterioles. (osmosis.org)
  • Chronic pain as a symptom or a disease: the IASP classification of chronic pain for the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). (bmj.com)
  • Some studies suggest that FD is a chronic condition for many people, with approximately 50% of patients still experiencing symptoms over a 5-year follow-up period. (iffgd.org)
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  • [2] The syndrome can be fulminant , acute, chronic, or asymptomatic. (wikipedia.org)
  • [1] Other, less common causes include tobacco smoking , stress as a result of other serious health conditions, Behçet's disease , Zollinger-Ellison syndrome , Crohn's disease , and liver cirrhosis . (wikizero.com)
  • The liver is found in the superior right quadrant of the abdomen and weighs approximately 1.5 kilograms. (lecturio.com)
  • Any obstruction of the venous vasculature of the liver is referred to as Budd-Chiari syndrome, from the venules to the right atrium . (wikipedia.org)
  • Singaram Gastroenterology's nutritional management utilizes a patient-centered, individualized approach to treat symptoms and provide relief from gastrointestinal disorders. (singaramgastro.com)
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms persisted despite intravenous pantoprazole, prokinetic drugs and nasogastric tube insertion. (bvsalud.org)
  • The primary goal of the trial is to determine if the experimental arms (rivaroxaban or ticagrelor or both) are superior to the clopidogrel arm for lowering the 1-year rate of ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, or vascular death. (clinicaltrials.gov)
  • The proposed study will directly compare novel antithrombotic medications to standard care antiplatelet medications for preventing stroke and death from vascular causes in patients with narrowed brain arteries. (clinicaltrials.gov)
  • A barium swallow X-ray with small bowel follow-through and computed tomography scan demonstrated remarkable duodenal narrowing between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta, consistent with superior mesenteric artery syndrome. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The small bowel obstruction occurred as a result of weight loss secondary to the anorexia, which then led to loss of the omental fat pad and consequent compression of the duodenum between the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and the aorta. (biomedcentral.com)
  • SMA syndrome is generally felt to result from compression of the duodenum between the superior mesenteric artery anteriorly/dorsally and the aorta (and behind the aorta, the vertebral column) posteriorly/ventrally [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Risk factors for small bowel cancer include genetically inherited polyposis syndromes, age over sixty years, and history of Crohn's or Celiac disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • We report a case of 42â yearâ old female who presented with features of gastric outlet obstruction which on further investigation was revealed as SMA syndrome. (amhsr.org)
  • Stones may traverse the cystic duct with or without symptoms of obstruction. (tripod.com)
  • Psychological factors may influence the symptom experience in some patients with functional dyspepsia. (iffgd.org)
  • While frequently seen, visceral hypersensitivity in functional dyspepsia has not been strongly associated with any specific symptoms. (iffgd.org)
  • Depending on which part and how much of the intestines are removed, there may be digestive and metabolic challenges afterward, such as short bowel syndrome. (wikipedia.org)
  • Small bowel cancer often presents late in the course due to non-specific symptoms and has poor survival rates. (wikipedia.org)
  • A 33-year-old woman with irritable bowel syndrome (constipation type) presents to her primary care physician for evaluation of severely painful bowel movements. (medbullets.com)
  • D) . Has a blood supply from the terminal branches of the superior mesenteric artery. (mrcoggoal.com)
  • Nausea and vomiting in an adolescent, though common presenting symptoms, often pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to the physician. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Nausea is a non-specific symptom, which means that it has many possible causes. (explained.today)
  • [1] Other conditions that produce similar symptoms include stomach cancer , coronary heart disease , and inflammation of the stomach lining or gallbladder inflammation . (wikizero.com)
  • While the definition of FD has changed somewhat over the years, the disorder is generally regarded as a group of symptoms thought to originate in the upper digestive tract (stomach and upper small intestine) in the absence of any structural or metabolic disease likely to explain the symptoms. (iffgd.org)
  • See also coronary artery disease. (zlibrary-global.se)
  • While not painful, it can be a debilitating symptom if prolonged and has been described as placing discomfort on the chest, abdomen, or back of the throat. (explained.today)
  • Anorexia (loss of appetite), weight loss, and vomiting can be presenting symptoms of many diseases. (tripod.com)
  • This compression results from the loss of fatty tissue, which surrounds the superior mesenteric artery and its neurovascular pedicle. (biomedcentral.com)
  • [1] The diagnosis is typically suspected due to the presenting symptoms with confirmation by either endoscopy or barium swallow . (wikizero.com)
  • Dysphagia, Lactic Acidosis, Hyperbilirubinemia, Renal Failure in Cirrhosis He was discharged with gastroenterology follow-up and ultimately underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy which demonstrated narrowing of the distal esophagus suggestive of a peptic stricture. (illnesshacker.com)
  • The superior mesenteric artery is the main supplier of blood to the small intestine . (osmosis.org)
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  • To the best of our knowledge, there have been no previous publications detailing successful management of a patient with anorexia nervosa and superior mesenteric artery syndrome. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This case illustrates important points regarding the pathogenesis of superior mesenteric artery syndrome in the setting of anorexia, and it highlights the complexities that arise when managing an adolescent with both medical and psychiatric needs, as well as outlining a viable solution. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We therefore describe various treatment options for managing both anorexia and SMA syndrome, and illustrate how we utilized a variety of resources to develop a novel and appropriate care strategy for this patient. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In our patient, SMA syndrome resulted from weight loss associated with anorexia nervosa. (biomedcentral.com)
  • [1] Other symptoms include belching , vomiting, weight loss, or poor appetite . (wikizero.com)
  • [13] [2] Other acquired hypercoagulable disorders that may result in Budd-Chiari syndrome include antiphospholipid syndrome and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria , which are responsible for 10-12% and 7-12% of Budd-Chiari syndrome cases, respectively. (wikipedia.org)
  • [2] H. pylori was first identified as causing peptic ulcers by Barry Marshall and Robin Warren in the late 20th century, [4] a discovery for which they received the Nobel Prize in 2005. (wikizero.com)
  • Although H. pylori infection may produce dyspeptic symptoms in a small subset of patients, there is little data to support this bacterium as a cause of symptoms in a majority of patients. (iffgd.org)
  • The diverticulum is usually supplied by the omphalomesenteric artery (a remnant of the vitelline artery), which arises from the ileal branch of the superior mesenteric artery. (medscape.com)
  • Acalculous (no gallstones) cholecystitis can give many of the same symptoms as having gallstones. (tripod.com)