epigastric
Above the stomach
Epigastric is a medical and anatomical adjective referring to the epigastrium, the upper central region of the abdomen between the ribs and the navel.
Doctors describe pain or discomfort in this area as epigastric: The patient presented with epigastric pain radiating to the back.
Conditions affecting the stomach, pancreas, or upper digestive tract commonly produce epigastric symptoms.
Muscle separating chest, abdomen
- solar plexusAbdominal nerve network
- esophagusFood tube to stomach
- thoraxCentral body cavity
- ribsThoracic bone set
liver · pancreas · gallbladder · spleen · duodenum · peritoneum · abdominal cavity · cardia
Gastric acid irritation
- indigestionPainful stomach after meals
- refluxBackward liquid movement
- burningCombustion in progress
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
fullness · bloating · belching · nausea · dyspepsia · tenderness · cramping · gnawing
Erosive tissue wound
- esophagitisInflamed swallowing canal
- hiatal herniaStomach entering chest cavity
- peptic ulcerErosion in digestive lining
- pancreatitisSwollen digestive gland
Corrosive hydrogen chloride solution
- pepsinGastric protein-cleaving enzyme
- chymePartially digested stomach contents
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
bile · digestion · absorption · mucosa · pylorus · sphincter
Internal organ examination
- palpationMedical examination by touch
- auscultationMedical listening examination
- percussionSound through impact
- physical examinationMedical evaluation of body
imaging · ultrasound · CT scan · barium swallow · biopsy
Medications neutralizing stomach sourness
- H2 blockersDrugs reducing gastric acid
- omeprazoleGastric acid reducer
- ranitidineH2 blocker antacid
- alkaline dietEating plan emphasizing basic foods
diaphragm
Muscle separating chest, abdomen
- solar plexusAbdominal nerve network
- esophagusFood tube to stomach
- thoraxCentral body cavity
ribs · liver · pancreas · gallbladder · spleen · duodenum · peritoneum · abdominal cavity · cardia · xiphoid
heartburn
Gastric acid irritation
- indigestionPainful stomach after meals
- refluxBackward liquid movement
- burningCombustion in progress
discomfort · fullness · bloating · belching · nausea · dyspepsia · tenderness · cramping · gnawing · pressure
ulcer
Erosive tissue wound
- esophagitisInflamed swallowing canal
- hiatal herniaStomach entering chest cavity
- peptic ulcerErosion in digestive lining
hydrochloric acid
Corrosive hydrogen chloride solution
- pepsinGastric protein-cleaving enzyme
- chymePartially digested stomach contents
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
enzymes · bile · digestion · absorption · mucosa · pylorus · sphincter
endoscopy
Internal organ examination
- palpationMedical examination by touch
- auscultationMedical listening examination
- percussionSound through impact
physical examination · imaging · ultrasound · CT scan · barium swallow · biopsy
antacids
Medications neutralizing stomach sourness
- H2 blockersDrugs reducing gastric acid
- omeprazoleGastric acid reducer
- ranitidineH2 blocker antacid