Biliary colic is usually felt as a severe gripping or gnawing pain in
the right upper quadrant
. It may radiate to the epigastrium, or around the lower ribs, or directly through to the back. It may be referred to the lower pole of the scapula or the right lower ribs posteriorly.
Where would referred pain appear if the stimulus organ receiving pain stimuli is the gall bladder?
Area of referred pain (i.e., pain originating from the gall bladder is referred to
the right chest and back
).
Where would referred pain appear in kidney?
Pain from the kidneys is felt
in the sides, or in the middle to upper back
(most often under the ribs, to the right or left of the spine). The pain may also progress to other areas, such as the abdomen or groin. Kidney pain is a result of swelling or blockage in the kidneys or urinary tract.
Where was referred pain felt when the elbow was immersed in ice water during the laboratory experiment?
For example, if you were to put your elbow in a bucket of ice water, you will feel pain
in your hand
and not in your elbow. Reason being is because in your elbow is the Ulnar nerve and when you submerge it in the freezing water, the pain that you would feel in your elbow is now shooting up your arm into your hand.
What is the difference between Interoceptors and Proprioceptors?
Proprioceptors mediate deep somatic sensation from receptors beneath the skin, in muscles and joints, and in the inner ear. … Interoceptors mediate sensation from the viscera as
well as visceral pain and pressure or distention
. Pain receptors, either from cellular or tissue injury, are known as nociceptors.
Which of the following is an example of referred pain?
Referred pain is when the pain you feel in one part of your body is actually caused by pain or injury in another part of your body. For example, an
injured pancreas could be causing pain in your back
, or a heart attack could be triggering pain in your jaw.
What is general sensation?
First, general sensations which include
touch, pain, temperature, proprioception, and pressure
. Vision, hearing, taste, and smell are special senses which convey sensations to the brain through cranial nerves. In this activity, the discussion will be limited to general sensations.
How do I know if it’s my kidneys that hurt?
Symptoms of Kidney Pain
A dull ache that’s usually constant
.
Pain under your rib cage
or in your belly. Pain in your side; usually only one side, but sometimes both hurt. Sharp or severe pain that may come in waves.
Where do you itch with kidney disease?
It may affect your whole body or be limited to a specific area – usually
your back or arms
. Itching tends to affects both sides of the body at the same time and may feel internal, like a crawling feeling just below the skin.
How do you know if something is wrong with your kidneys?
Some of the common signs that may indicate that you have a kidney disease are as follows:
Feeling tired or lethargic
: Kidney diseases may make you feel as if you lack energy. You may get tired easily and have difficulty concentrating.
What exactly is referred pain?
Referred pain is
pain perceived at a location other than the site of the painful stimulus/ origin
. It is the result of a network of interconnecting sensory nerves, that supplies many different tissues.
Where does referred pain appear when the gastric juice from the stomach refluxes into the esophagus?
The main symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is an uncomfortable feeling of burning, warmth, heat, or pain
just behind the breastbone
, a feeling commonly referred to as heartburn.
Can elbow pain be referred pain?
Referred pain is a term used to describe a sensation of pain that is felt in a location other than the site of an injury. Referred pain in the elbow is
when pain is felt in the elbow but the cause of the pain is located elsewhere
. Physiotherapy is a successful treatment for referred pain in the elbow.
What is an example of proprioception?
Examples of proprioception include
being able to walk or kick without looking at your feet
or being able touch your nose with your eyes closed.
Where are Thermoreceptors located?
Thermoreceptors are free nerve endings that reside in
the skin, liver, and skeletal muscles, and in the hypothalamus
, with cold thermoreceptors 3.5 times more common than heat receptors.
What are examples of proprioceptors?
Examples of proprioceptors are as follows:
neuromuscular spindle, Golgi tendon organ, joint kinesthetic receptor, vestibular apparatus
. In particular, the Golgi tendon organ is a proprioceptor that provides information regarding the changes in muscle tension.
