Atony
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Atony of the bladder is a paresis or partial paralysis. It is due to a want of tone in the muscular fibres, and is frequently the result of over-distension of the bladder, such as may occur in cases of enlargement of the prostate.
Bladder atony: Ascending Douche. This is a jet or spray directed upward, in this case, against the perineum (p. 159). Abdominal Douche (a spray to the front of the abdomen only (p. 165).
Esophageal atony: Esophageal atony is a lack of normal muscle tone within the esophagus, the muscular tube that transports food from the throat to the stomach.
Accompanied with atony of the stomach, or other internal part, with the usual inflammation of the joints, or with slight and temporary pains; with dyspepsia and other symptoms of atony often alternating with each other. [Thomas1875]
Flying Gout ...
gastric atony
Gastric Banding for Obesity
Gastric Banding Surgery
Gastric Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
Gastric Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
gastric dysmotility ...
After the 12th week of gestation, progesterone can induce dilation and atony of the renal calyses and ureters.
It is used to treat gastric atony, ileus, or obstruction; remove ingested toxins, give antidotes (eg, activated charcoal), or both; obtain a sample of gastric contents for analysis (volume, acid content, blood); and supply nutrients.
If the uterus does not contract strongly enough, called uterine atony, these blood vessels bleed freely and hemorrhage occurs. This is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage.
gastropathy
gastroparesis diabeticorum
gastrointestinal autonomic neuropathy
gastric stasis
gastric atony
delayed gastric emptying
gastric dysmotility
severe functional dyspepsia ...
Bethanechol chloride is indicated for the treatment of acute postoperative and postpartum nonobstructive (functional) urinary retention and for neurogenic atony of the urinary bladder with retention.
Contraindications ...
kidney failure, also known as renal failure
a liver disease called transfusion hepatitis
low muscle tone, called uterine atony, with continued bleeding
premature delivery, birth trauma, and risks associated with prematurity ...
with UFH, LMWH, oral anticoagulants, intravenous thrombolysis with urokinase, rtPA.
Other treatment such as includes hydration and anticonvulsant is contraindicated in pregnancy because they cross the human placenta and it may cause uterine atony.
Obstetrical hemorrhage may be due to a number of factors such as placenta previa, uterine rupture of tears, uterine atony, retained placenta or placental fragments, or bleeding disorders.
arthritis : inflammation of a joint or joints
asthenia : see debility
astringent : drying or causing contraction of tissues. Useful against overproduction of secretions.
atony : lessening or lack of muscular tone or tension ...
 See also: Symptom, Pregnancy, Kidney, Death, Stress
  
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