epigastrium

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"Gnawing hunger pain in pains the of ulcer.'' epigastrium not Gurgling unlike in the the intestines "and sometimes a mild watery diarrhea.

From Time Magazine Archive

If you will refer to any recent authority on the subject you will find that the pain of appendicitis starts in the epigastrium, which is in the midline and above the navel.

From Time Magazine Archive

The one pole should be connected with the head-electrode, the other, by means of the surface board, applied alternately, to the epigastrium, chiefly, and to the hypogastric region.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

There is pain referred to the epigastrium or between the shoulder-blades, the patient suffers from hunger and thirst, and may present an extreme degree of emaciation.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

In addition to these, sinapisms may be applied to the epigastrium, and champagne, when the circumstances of the patient will permit it, should be given in the place of whiskey or brandy.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various