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Gastric volvulus causes nausea, vomiting, and pain in the upper abdomen. The Borchardt triad is a group of symptoms that help doctors to identify gastric volvulus. The symptoms are intractable retching, pain in the upper abdomen and inability to pass nasogastric tube into the stomach. [14]
Gastric volvulus or volvulus of stomach is a twisting of all or part of the stomach by more than 180 degrees with obstruction of the flow of material through the stomach, variable loss of blood supply and possible tissue death. The twisting can occur around the long axis of the stomach, called organoaxial, or around the axis perpendicular to ...
In cases of volvulus, plain radiography may demonstrate signs of duodenal obstruction with dilatation of the proximal duodenum and stomach but it is often non-specific. Ultrasonography may be useful in some cases of volvulus, depicting a "whirlpool sign" where the superior mesenteric artery and superior mesenteric vein have twisted.
Also known as the stomach flu or bug, norovirus often triggers painful gastrointestinal symptoms as well as fever, aches and headaches within days of exposure. 7 common stomach flu symptoms you ...
Women are more prone to bloating and often identify these symptoms during menstruation. [6] Some individuals who develop distension may have either poor motility of their intestines or may be hypersensitive to gut sensations. [7] Certain medications, such as antidepressants and anti-spasmodics, can contribute to reduced gut motility.
Gastritis is the inflammation of the lining of the stomach. [1] It may occur as a short episode or may be of a long duration. [1] There may be no symptoms but, when symptoms are present, the most common is upper abdominal pain (see dyspepsia). [1]
It is a well-known saying among young women on TikTok that “hot girls have stomach issues.” Turns out, Drake does too. The Grammy-winning rapper shared in a Friday episode of his radio show ...
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