Pelvic Pain; Abdominal Pain; Painful Bladder Syndrome; Interstitial Cystitis; Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Vomiting Syndrome; Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome; Abdominal Pain; Chronic Nausea

Psychophysiological signs of the stress reaction were found in children referred to surgical hospital for the abdominal pain syndrome. It was ascertained that it is expedient to take a comprehensive approach to the detection of the magnitude of a child's stress tension. PMID:2817499

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS); Functional Abdominal Pain; Fibromyalgia; Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS); Myofacial Pain; Chronic Daily Headaches; Migraine Headaches; Chronic Pain

The thoracic splanchnic nerve block has been used in managing abdominal pain, especially for pains arising from abdominal cancers. A 27-year-old male patient who had a constant abdominal pain was referred to our clinic for pain management but had no ...

The thoracic splanchnic nerve block has been used in managing abdominal pain, especially for pains arising from abdominal cancers. A 27-year-old male patient who had a constant abdominal pain was referred to our clinic for pain management but had no ...

The adrenocortical insufficiency may mimic an acute surgical abdomen. We report the case of 20-year-old patient, who presented abdominal pain syndrome, associated with isolated moderate hyponatremia (135 mmol/l). The first diagnostic given is an appendicular syndrome, and she underwent surgery. Given the ...

A patient who presented to the emergency department with severe, recurrent abdominal pain demonstrated Chilaiditi's sign, a radiographic term for interposition of the hepatic flexure of the colon between the liver and right hemidiaphragm. Workup of this clinical case revealed anomalous colonic anatomy, which led to successful laparoscopic corrective ...

Recurrent abdominal pain continues to be one of the most ubiquitous conditions faced by the healthcare team, and has a significant emotional and economic impact. We have moved from considering it a psychological condition to recognizing the physiological and environmental contributions, and consider...

Celiac artery compression syndrome is a rare cause of abdominal pain and weight loss, likely caused by compression of the celiac artery or plexus by the median arcuate ligament. A case of celiac artery compression syndrome in a 17-year-old male patient with severe postprandial pain and weight ...

Recurrent or chronic abdominal pain is a description and not a diagnosis. The clinician should consider both disease and functional pain. In the absence of obvious disease, adolescents fulfilling symptom-based criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders can be treated for their problems without initially performing extensive ...

With a bank of data collected locally and a probability program of diagnostic aid, the computer is capable of making the correct diagnosis in 79% of acute abdominal pain syndromes. Its performance in this respect is somewhat superior to that of clinicians (73.5%). Including a computer program in diagnostic procedures would reduce the ...

This chapter describes physical pain including pain, anorexia-cachexia syndrome, nausea-vomiting, abdominal distention, ascites, constipation and dyspnea. In effect, patients are more likely to present with several concurrent symptoms. Each of these symptoms is described separately in this chapter. PMID:21950032

Chronic abdominal pain syndrome is becoming increasingly important. The main symptom is persistent abdominal pain, which may vary intensely and be associated with constipation and episodes of vomiting, evolving towards sub- or total occlusion of the bowel. A 65-year old man presented with ...

The objectives of this study were to (1) compare the cost of medical evaluation for children with functional abdominal pain or irritable bowel syndrome brought to a pediatric gastroenterologist versus children who remained in the care of their pediatrician, (2) compare symptom characteristics for th...

To determine gastrointestinal (GI) permeability and fecal calprotectin concentration in children 7 to 10 years of age with functional abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome (FAP/IBS) versus control subjects and ascertain potential relationships with pain symptoms and stooling, GI permeability a...

This article describes meteospazmil clinical effectiveness in problem of abdominal pain syndrome and flatulence reduction at IBS and gastrointestinal diseases that are attended with secondary colon motor disorders. PMID:19961001

Early pain management with opioid by patients admitted for abdominal pain is widely contested. Emergency physicians are feared to interfere with physical examination and the ability to make a correct diagnosis. The present review tends to show that opioids are safe in this context. The authors consider that early provision of ...

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We describe the case of a patient affected by the Chilaiditi's syndrome, the interposition of the small or large bowel between the inferior face of the diaphragm and the liver, a rare anomaly, often asymptomatic. A 50-year-old man came to our outpatients clinic because of persistent pain in the right abdominal region. Two attempts to ...

We successfully treated 2 pediatric cases of abdominal pain-related functional gastrointestinal disorder with sumatriptan. When 9 years old, patient 1 developed periodic abdominal pain that was intractable to medication and remitted spontaneously. She was diagnosed with abdominal migraine, ...

Abdominal pains secondary to adhesions are a common complaint, but most surgeons do not perform surgery for this complaint unless the patient suffers from a bowel obstruction. The purpose of this evaluation was to determine if lysis of bowel adhesions has a role in the surgical management of adhesions for helping treat abdominal ...

Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is common in horses. A history of mild intermitted recurrent colic signs after eating is noted in many horses. Management of horses with abdominal pain caused by gastric ulcers is especially difficult, because non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, typically used to control ...

An unusual form of bezoar extending from the stomach to the small intestine or beyond has been described as Rapunzel syndrome. Bezoars are concretions in the gastrointestinal tract that increase in size by continuous accumulation of non-absorbable food or fibers. Most bezoars in children are trichobezoars from swallowed hair from the head, dolls, or brushes. Trichobezoars ...

An unusual form of bezoar extending from the stomach to the small intestine or beyond has been described as Rapunzel syndrome. Bezoars are concretions in the gastrointestinal tract that increase in size by continuous accumulation of non-absorbable food or fibers. Most bezoars in children are trichobezoars from swallowed hair from the head, dolls, or brushes. Trichobezoars ...

The following issues are overviewed in the paper: definition of abdominal pain syndrome (APS), mechanisms of its development, modern classification, variants and peculiarities of APS in different pathological conditions (chronic gastritis, ulcer disease, chronic cholecystitis, chronic pancreatitis, gastro-oesophageal reflux, etc.), ...

Sixteen children with coarctation of the aorta were studied in respect of the incidence of paradoxical hypertension and the abdominal pain syndrome after repair of the coarctation. These postoperative complications were investigated in relation to vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) excretion and extent of operative repair. The results, ...

. Abdominal pain has been reported as primarily cramping or as a generalized ache with superimposed periods of abdominal cramps. Cramps, although often sharp, may be dull, gas-like, or nondescript pains. The location. The role of acute viral gastroenteritis common to college campuses (rotaviruses, adenoviruses, ...

We report a rare case of Bowel Associated Dermatosis � Arthritis Syndrome in a young patient with complex Crohn's disease who presented with fever, arthritis, rash and worsening of diarrhea with abdominal pain, who promptly responded to a short course of steroids.

A case of acute pancreatitis complicating anaphylactoid purpura (Henoch-Sch�nlein syndrome) is reported. In cases of this syndrome with abdominal pain, serum amylase levels should be estimated.

Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) is a rare disorder associated with chronic, postprandial abdominal pain and radiographic evidence of celiac artery compression. True arterial aneurysms distal to sites of chronic vascular compression due to post-stenotic dilatation have been described in other anatomic locations such as thoracic ...

Spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage is one of the most serious and often lethal complications of anticoagulation therapy. The clinical symptoms vary from femoral neuropathy to abdominal compartment syndrome or fatal hypovolemic shock. Of these symptoms, abdominal compartment syndrome is the most serious of all, ...

Spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage is one of the most serious and often lethal complications of anticoagulation therapy. The clinical symptoms vary from femoral neuropathy to abdominal compartment syndrome or fatal hypovolemic shock. Of these symptoms, abdominal compartment syndrome is the most serious of all, ...

Functional abdominal pain syndrome (FAPS) is a relatively less common functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder defined by the presence of constant or frequently recurring abdominal pain that is not associated with eating, change in bowel habits, or menstrual periods (Drossman Gastroenterology ...

Over a 2.5-year period, 82 consecutive children complaining of recurrent abdominal pain underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Gastroscopy confirmed pathology in 48 of the children (58.5%). Four of the children, who also had undergone gastroscopy, had other diagnoses (lactose malabsorption, hydronephrosis, yersiniosis), and 30 of the children (36.6%) ...

Abdominal pain is an important clinical symptom in pancreatic diseases. There is increasing evidence that pain in chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer is triggered by pancreatic neuropathy. Damage to intrapancreatic nerves seems to support the maintenance and exacerbation of neuropathic pain. In chronic ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that children with recurrent abdominal pain without alarm signs be managed in pediatric rather than specialty care. However, many of these children are seen in tertiary care. In a longitudinal examination of physical and psychological symptoms, we hypothes...

Tietze's syndrome is characterized by pain due to a self-limiting, localized, non-suppurative swelling of the costochondral or sternoclavicular junction of unknown etiology. The case of a woman is presented here who was submitted to the hospital under the suspicion of a pathological fracture. After extensive investigations the diagnosis of Tietze's ...

BACKGROUND: Narcotic bowel syndrome is characterized by chronic or recurrent abdominal pain associated with escalating doses of narcotic pain medications. It may occur in as many as 4% of all patients taking opiates, and yet few physicians are aware that the syndrome exists. OBJECTIVES: The ...

Proteus syndrome is an extremely rare congenital disorder that produces multifocal overgrowth of tissue. This report presents a surgical case of a large lipoma in the abdominal wall of a patient with Proteus syndrome. She was diagnosed with Proteus syndrome based on certain diagnostic criteria. The neoplasm ...

Proteus syndrome is an extremely rare congenital disorder that produces multifocal overgrowth of tissue. This report presents a surgical case of a large lipoma in the abdominal wall of a patient with Proteus syndrome. She was diagnosed with Proteus syndrome based on certain diagnostic criteria. The neoplasm ...

Functional abdominal pain syndrome (FAPS) is one of the less common functional gastrointestinal disorders, yet it is one with high health care impact. It is best understood from a biopsychosocial perspective as the interaction of biologic and psychosocial factors contributing to symptom experience and behavior. The ...

The authors report about one case of acute abdominal pain syndrome, the etiology of which proved to be a primary torsion of the greater omentum. On this basis, they review the international literature and set forth etiopathogenetic hypotheses. PMID:2026681

... 45 4.68% 556.0 Ulcerative (chronic) Enterocolitis 42 4.37% 789.0 Abdominal Pain 32 3.33% 564.1 Irritable Bowel Syndrome 31 3.22% ...

Four out of 20 patients with Schistosoma japonicum infection who received praziquantel developed a syndrome of severe abdominal pain followed by bloody diarrhea. Symptoms occurred shortly after completion of the 60 mg per kg course of treatment and were s...

FAP and IBS affect 10-15% of school age children and bear many physiological similarities to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in adults (e.g., functional pain, visceral hyperalgesia). Animal models of IBS have suggested a relationship between neonatal stress and increased GI permeability later in life...

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome What is complex regional pain syndrome? Complex regional pain syndrome is severe pain that may occur after ... top What are the symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome? The ...

Sixteen children with coarctation of the aorta were studied in respect of the incidence of paradoxical hypertension and the abdominal pain syndrome after repair of the coarctation. These postoperative complications were investigated in relation to vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) excretion and extent of operative repair. The results, ...

... syndrome? Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that is believed to be the result ... of developing the disorder. Other studies to overcome chronic pain syndromes are discussed in the NINDS pamphlet, "Pain: ...

Functional abdominal pain (FAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are both associated with recurrent abdominal pain and are among the most commonly diagnosed medical problems in pediatrics. The majority of patients with mild complaints improve with reassurance and time. For a distinct subset ...

ObjectiveIt is hypothesized that adults who can recall abdominal pain as children are at risk of experiencing a functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID), but this is not specific to any particular FGID. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between recollecting abdominal pain as a child and ...

We report about one case of cystic lymphangioma of the jejunum in a 27-year-old woman admitted to hospital for abdominal pain. The study of this case and the review of the literature enabled us to bring out the main characteristics of the lesion: rarity in adults, benignancy, mode of occurrence--most often painful--, radiological--and ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus can be complicated by the antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). The clinical manifestations of this syndrome most often documented thus far are recurrent deep venous thrombosis, recurrent spontaneous abortions, and cerebral vascular accidents. Abdominal ischemic events have received relatively little attention ...

Functional abdominal disorders are predominantly diagnosed on the basis of a thorough history and clinical examination. It is a challenge to clinicians to define the adequate place of imaging studies in order to rule out relevant organic disease. In functional dyspepsia, oesphago-gastroduodensoscopy and abdominal ultrasound are widely used as first line ...

Abdominal pain is the most common indication for OGD in children. However, existing studies examining the diagnostic outcomes of OGD in children with abdominal pain are limited. We conducted the current study to examine the diagnostic yield of OGD with biopsy in the evaluation of abdominal ...

INTRODUCTIONIBS traditionally has been classified by stooling pattern (e.g., diarrhea-predominant). However, other patterns of symptoms have long been recognized, e.g., pain severity. Our objective was to examine the utility of subtyping women with IBS based on pain/discomfort severity as well as predominant bowel pattern.METHODSWomen (n=166) with IBS ...

A 74-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with upper abdominal pain and bloody vomiting. An abdominal aneurysm compressed the third portion of the duodenum and the second portion of duodenum was distended with thickened walls as in superior mesenteric artery syndrome. Endoscopic examination showed an ...

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Budd-Chiari syndrome still represents a challenge for the hepatologist with regard to its causes and its most effective therapy. Polycythemia vera is considered to be the most frequent condition causing the Budd-Chiari syndrome (10-40% of cases). We present a 34-year-old patient in post-partum who was admitted for right upper abdominal ...

We present a case of a 60-year-old woman who initially presented with pneumonia and abdominal pain and was diagnosed with ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) syndrome secondary to small cell lung cancer. We review published literature and summarize the typical challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of ectopic ACTH ...

Constipation and irritable bowel syndrome are very common in older persons. Constipation is over diagnosed and over treated in older persons. Lifestyle changes, osmotic laxatives, and lubiprostone are the approaches of choice for the management of constipation. Irritable bowel syndrome should be considered in the differential diagnosis of ...

Recurrent abdominal pain is a common chronic complaint that presents to your office. The constant challenge is one of detecting those with organic disease from the majority who have a functional pain disorder including functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, functional abdominal ...

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There is no clear scientific evidence for a clinically relevant chronic form of appendicitis in the absence of acute flares. Lacking typical symptoms of acute appendicitis or corresponding imaging findings, no indication is given for appendectomy from the internal medicine point of view. By contrast, chronic or recurrent right lower quadrant pain is often of functional origin ...

Functional abdominal pain or functional abdominal pain syndrome (FAPS) is an uncommon functional gut disorder characterised by chronic or recurrent abdominal pain attributed to the gut but poorly related to gut function. It is associated with abnormal ...

Functional abdominal pain or functional abdominal pain syndrome (FAPS) is an uncommon functional gut disorder characterised by chronic or recurrent abdominal pain attributed to the gut but poorly related to gut function. It is associated with abnormal ...

... peptic ulcer, 5. cholecystitis, 6. pancreatitis, 7. non-specyfic abdominal pain, 8. rare disorders of �acute abdominal�. Although ...

Carmint contains total extracts of Melissa officinalis, Mentha spicata, and Coriandrum sativum, which have antispasmodic, carminative, and sedative effects. As abdominal pain/discomfort and bloating are commonly observed in patients with irritable bowel syndrome, we decided to evaluate the effectiveness of Carmint in relieving these ...

We report a case of a non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in a young woman presenting with an abdominal mass and an unusual instance of cranial nerve palsies mimicking Gradenigo's syndrome. This condition is characterized by a triad of otorrhea, facial pain and diplopia, related to otitis media in the pre-antibiotic era. Incomplete and atypical ...

Patients with chronic abdominal pain without an organic basis present a difficult management problem. Some of these patients may be prescribed opiates initially which may result in requiring progressively higher doses for pain relief. In this clinical setting, the suspicion of narcotic bowel syndrome should be ...

Seatbelt syndrome is defined as a seatbelt sign associated with a lumbar spine fracture and a bowel perforation. An isolated rectal perforation due to seatbelt syndrome is extremely rare. There is only one case reported in the Danish literature and non in the English literature. A 48-year old front seat restrained passenger was involved in a head-on ...

Patients diagnosed with abdominal pain related to mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalopathy (MNGIE) may benefit from splanchnic nerve blockade. MNGIE, varying in age of onset and rate of progression, is caused by loss of function mutation in thymidine phosphorylase gene. Gastrointestinal dysmotility, pseudo-obstruction and demyelinating ...

... In the controlled studies of patients with chronic ITP, headache was the ... consisted of arthralgia, dizziness, insomnia, myalgia, shoulder pain, abdominal pain ...

... pain may be a sign of GALLSTONES or CHOLECYSTITIS (infection of the gallbladder). See your doctor. 5. ...

From January 1991 to June 1993 we performed 106 emergency laparoscopies. The patients' mean age was 31 years (17-90). There were 73 females (69%) and 33 males (31%). 8 (8%) laparoscopic evaluations of abdominal traumas were performed. Laparoscopy yielded a diagnosis in 89% of the cases. In 12 cases (11%) the laparoscopy was negative. Morbidity was 2% and mortality 3%. The mean ...

Objective:The capsaicin receptor TRPV1 (transient receptor potential vanilloid type-1) may play an important role in visceral pain and hypersensitivity states. In irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), abdominal pain is a common and distressing symptom where the pathophysiology is still not clearly defined. ...