Symptoms of pneumatosis

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Pneumatosis is when a large amount of air is unconsciously swallowed and left in the stomach when food is swallowed. Most of this gas is released by burping. The clinical manifestations were audible air swallowing, anorexia, upper abdominal fullness, excessive anal exhaust and repeated belching, and the symptoms could be relieved by themselves at night. Symptoms of pneumatosis? Let's talk about it

Symptoms of pneumatosis

Clinical manifestations are repeated belching, often accompanied by abdominal distension, abdominal discomfort. Early postprandial swelling and pressure is often more prominent, belching more frequently. There is a lot of gas in the fundus of stomach on X-ray, which is called gastric bubble syndrome.

The air swallowed can be observed under fluoroscopy. Acute gastric distention caused by swallowing air can occasionally produce severe pain similar to angina pectoris, which is called gastric heart syndrome. Some patients swallow a lot of gas without belching, and do not have symptoms of bloating,

However, gas down to the small intestine can cause general abdominal distension and discomfort. The accumulation of gas in liver or spleen flexure can cause colon flexure syndrome. Liver flexure syndrome is characterized by right upper abdomen fullness, discomfort or pressure, while spleen flexure syndrome is characterized by left upper abdomen symptoms.

matters needing attention

Treatment involves explaining to the patient to remove concerns. Patients often can control their own belching, such patients should be given guidance. Repeated belching is not beneficial, and can even aggravate the disease. Some intractable patients may be effective in biofeedback psychotherapy.