This content is machine translated Functional gastrointestinal complaints Visceral hyperalgesia as an important pathomechanism. Visceral hypersensitivity and motility disorders are thought to be central factors in recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms without evidence of an organ pathologic cause. The gastrointestinal tract is highly innervated and has…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Sonography in benign liver lesions Essential imaging procedure for the assessment Benign liver lesions are common findings on abdominal imaging. In most cases, they cause no symptoms and are discovered by chance. Therefore, it is difficult to provide valid prevalence data.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Abdominal cramps and pain Phytotherapeutic combination preparation brings rapid and lasting relief Gastrointestinal complaints can be very unpleasant and stressful for those affected. In particular, pain and cramping colic significantly impair functioning and quality of life. High-dose peppermint and caraway oil in…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Reflux Cases Management of mild and moderate gastric distress in family practice. Marcel Halama, MD, interviewed on the key aspects of managing reflux and its limitations.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Epigastric pain Bio-psycho-social approach to the therapy of functional abdominal pain Functional abdominal pain can lead to a significant impairment of the quality of life and daily coping of the affected person and can already occur in adolescence. Chronification is common…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Functional digestive disorders What soothes the stomach and intestines with flatulence again Irritable stomach syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome are benign conditions, but can severely limit the quality of life of those affected. Functional flatulence is a common shared characteristic and is…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Irritable Bowel Syndrome The most common functional gastrointestinal disorder is very multifaceted The diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome is based on ROM IV criteria and limited diagnostic workup. The gut-brain axis is one of the recognized etiopathogenetic concepts of this complex multifactorial…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated COVID-19 Implications for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The risk of coronavirus infection and severe course is not generally increased in patients with gastroenterologic disease and depends on therapy. An expert panel has published a risk assessment and…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Hepatitis C Curable nowadays, but still underdiagnosed Due to the highly effective antivirals currently available on the market, the chances of cure are very high. However, if left untreated, hepatitis C infection can have serious consequences. The…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Functional gastrointestinal disorders Peppermint and caraway bring digestion back into balance Digestive tract disorders are common and can cause significant impairment. The causes are often diffuse, sometimes unfavorable eating habits and stress play a role. A herbal combination preparation with high…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Decision support for patients What to do when the upper abdomen burns? Reflux symptoms are multifaceted. While mild heartburn can often be treated by oneself, alarm symptoms in particular require medical clarification. However, patients often find it difficult to correctly assess when…
