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Saturday, February 16, 2019

Epigastric Pain



Epigastric Pain:

The Epigastrium or Epigastric region is the upper central portion of the abdomen. It is located between the costal arch (lower edge) of the thorax and the sub-costal plane.

Epigastric pain is subject to certain abnormal reactions that are associated with several diseases of Epigastrium. Pain occurs regularly when Epigastric region is defective. This defect can be marked by actions of the diaphragm. The rectus abdominus creates an outward protruding of the upper wall of the abdomen.

 Treatment:

Treatment and medication varies from the result of diagnosis. The more severe diagnosis, the more complicated the treatment. Precautionary measures to relieve pain may be adopted before self-diagnosis.

Following are the common prescribed drugs for normal Epigastric pain:

 Cimetidine: It is usually prescribed in peptic ulcer and heartburn. It interrupts gastric acid production. Cimetidine is a Histamine H2-receptor antagonistused by patients for relief from recurring burning pains.

 Antacids: It’s a substance that counterbalances stomach acidity. The drug sodium bicarbonate is mainly used to prevent ulcer or acid reflux.

 Ranitidine: It is one of the histamine H2-receptor contenders that resist stomach acid production. It is commonly used for peptic ulcer patents and gastro-esophageal-reflex disease (GERD). Together with anti-histamines and fexofenadine, it can best treat skin disorders such as hives.

 Ibuprofen: It belongs to a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which usually plays a pivotal role in treating fever, swelling and pain. It has a mild anti-platelet effect and also acts as a vasoconstrictor.



The below mentioned causes might be the manifestations of Epigastric pain:

 Oesophageal Diseases: These disorders are common yet require medical advice if symptoms such as regurgitation, retro-sternal discomfort and heartburn occur. For acid-reflux, these include chest pain, adamant sore throat, hoarseness, chronic cough, swelling sensation in throat and asthma.

 Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers: A chronic disease called peptic ulcer is characterized by ulcer formation in the duodenal wall.

 Hepatobiliary Disorder: In this case, solid crystals are formed in the gall bladder that affects the bile duct, liver and bile fluid.

 Pancreatitis: It is the inflammation of pancreas that in turn result is Epigastric pain.



via: Dom-Domty Medical Tips.



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