Deformation of the stomach

Changes in the shape of the stomach (in the form of "hourglass", Cascade stomach, stomach in the form of snails, horns) It is often congenital in nature, but for the most part caused by scar changes as a result of undergoing gastric ulcer disease, perigastrita, periduodenita.

Clinical manifestations of deformation of the stomach

The clinical manifestations are largely due to the underlying disease, However, this background may have been complaints of feeling of heaviness and fullness in the epigastric region after eating, decreased appetite, sometimes nausea and vomiting after meals. Sometimes there is a decrease in body weight.

Diagnosis of gastric strain

Diagnosis is based on radiographic examination. The stomach in the form of "hourglass" is characterized by a deep scar constriction in the stomach, extending from the greater curvature. It divides the stomach into two reservoir (two-sheeted stomach), connected by a narrow isthmus. The stomach in the form of a snail is characterized by abrupt shortening of the lesser curvature; greater curvature appears while Elongation. Threaded stomach is characterized by an excess due to tightening of the rear wall and the entire stomach up, causing the stomach becomes two-sheeted.

Treatment of stomach strain

Rational diet food, on indications appointed painkillers, antispasmodics, physiotherapy.