Colic syndrome

Introduction to abdominal cramps syndrome Abdominal Angina Syndrome refers to the syndrome of pain in the upper abdomen or middle abdomen caused by intestinal ischemia, also known as visceral colic, colic, intermittent ischemic motility disorder, abdomen Intermittent claudication, ischemic abdominal syndrome, chronic visceral ischemic syndrome, intermittent ischemia of the mesenteric artery, and abdominal vascular insufficiency syndrome. basic knowledge The proportion of illness: 0.001% Susceptible people: no special people Mode of infection: non-infectious Complications: intestinal obstruction anemia

Causes of abdominal cramps syndrome

Because arteriosclerosis causes stenosis or obstruction at the opening of the gastrointestinal branch of the abdominal aorta, the affected arteries occur mostly in the superior mesenteric artery. When fed, the intestinal blood flow and the required amount increase, resulting in intestinal relative ischemia. , hypoxia, intestinal fistula, resulting in obvious abdominal cramps.

Abdominal colic syndrome prevention

Pay attention to increasing proper physical activity and eating low-cholesterol, high-fat foods.

Complications of abdominal cramps syndrome Complications, intestinal obstruction, anemia

Intestinal obstruction, vascular malformation, anemia, etc.

Abdominal Colic Syndrome Symptoms Common symptoms Abdominal discomfort Fever Abdominal tenderness Sudden colic Abdominal muscle tension Nausea abdominal pain

1. More common in middle-aged and elderly male patients, with other manifestations of arteriosclerosis.

2. Abdominal cramps often appear 15 to 30 minutes after a meal, lasting 1 to 3 hours, the pain time and intensity are related to the amount of food intake. Abdominal colic can be a precursor to intestinal vascular infarction.

3. Accompanied by nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, often reduce eating due to fear of pain, resulting in weight loss.

4. Sometimes systolic vascular murmurs can be heard in the upper abdomen.

5. Anemia, increased white blood cells, and positive fecal occult blood may occur.

Examination of abdominal cramp syndrome

1. Abdominal X-ray examination showed no abnormal findings.

2. Celiac angiography can determine the location and extent of stenosis or obstruction.

3. Abdominal Doppler B-mode ultrasound is helpful for diagnosis.

Diagnosis and identification of abdominal cramps syndrome

Can be diagnosed based on clinical performance and laboratory tests. Pay attention to the identification of bacterial dysentery, viral enteritis, cholera and so on.

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