Wenliang Chen, MD, PhD. The main function of a peritoneal dialysis catheter is to permit consistent bidirectional flow of dialysate without extraordinary effort or undue discomfort [1]. The catheter's function depends upon its design, implantation site, and the configuration of the system used to perform dialysis exchanges.
* My, which means muscle. * Algia, which means pain. Fibromyalgia is a common medical condition that can involve discomfort all over the body. It can also involve other symptoms such as chronic tiredness and lack of concentration that can make life for the individual uncomfortable. Some people may be tempted to use alcohol as a means of escaping the discomfort. This is never a good idea because drinking can actually exacerbate the symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Accordingly, alcohol may interfere with. the structure as well as the function of GI-tract segments. For example, alcohol can. impair the function of the muscles separating the esophagus from the stomach, thereby favoring the occurrence of heartburn. Alcohol-induced damage to the. mucosal lining of the esophagus also increases the risk of esophageal cancer. In the. stomach, alcohol interferes with gastric acid secretion and with the activity of the. muscles surrounding the stomach. Similarly, alcohol may impair the muscle.