Gesundheit und Krankheit - Magen-Darm-Erkrankungen und Probleme

a fungal infection that affects the mouth and throat, caused by overgrowth of the Candida fungus, resulting in white patches or sores on the mucous membranes

orale Candidose, giftige Pilzinfektion des Mundes

a chronic condition where stomach acid consistently backs up into the oesophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, and other related discomforts

gastroösophageale Refluxkrankheit, gastroösophagealer Reflux

a disorder that affects swallowing due to improper relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter

Achalasie

a tear in the esophageal wall, resulting in severe chest pain and other complications

Ösophagusruptur, Riss der Speiseröhre

a medical condition where the stomach's inner lining becomes inflamed, often resulting in symptoms like stomach discomfort, nausea, and a reduced appetite

Gastritis

the formation of open sores in the stomach or duodenum due to stomach acid erosion, causing abdominal pain and other symptoms

peptische Geschwürkrankheit, peptisches Geschwür

immune system attack on the stomach lining, causing inflammation, impaired acid production, and related symptoms

autoimmuner Gastritis, autoimmuner Magenentzündung

a severe medical condition in which one's appendix becomes inflamed and painful

Appendizitis

an illness resulting from the consumption of food or water contaminated with bacteria

Lebensmittelvergiftung, Nahrungsmittelvergiftung

a potentially fatal illness that is acquired from consumption of water or food contaminated with particular bacteria, causing diarrhea and vomiting

Cholera

a severe intestinal infection causing diarrhea and abdominal cramps, caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica

amöbische Dysenterie, Entamoeba-histolytica-Dysenterie

a chronic inflammatory bowel condition causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and other symptoms with potential complications throughout the body

Morbus Crohn, Crohn

a chronic inflammation of the colon and rectum, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding

ulzerierte Colitis, chronische ulzerative Colitis

a condition in which part of an organ squeezes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place

Hernie

a medical condition characterized by the abnormal twisting of the gastrointestinal tract, causing bowel obstruction

Volvulus, Darmverdrehung

a blockage in the normal flow of the intestines, causing symptoms like abdominal pain and vomiting

Darmverschluss, Intestinalverschluss

a condition where the digestive system fails to properly absorb nutrients from food

Malabsorption, Nahrungsmittelaufnahme-Störung

the inflammation of the pancreas, often causing abdominal pain and digestive complications

Pankreatitis

a severe bacterial infection in the bile ducts, causing fever, jaundice, and abdominal pain, requiring urgent medical attention

aufsteigende Cholangitis

the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder

Cholelithiasis

the blockage of material in the digestive tract, disrupting normal flow

Impaktion, Blockierung

a medical condition in which one's skin or the whites in one's eyes turn yellow, caused by a liver disease or blockage of the bile duct

Gelbsucht

a common bowel disorder that is characterized by diarrhea or constipation and is often tied to stress or worry

Reizdarmsyndrom, Reizdarmsyndrom

an infection in one's intestines that causes severe diarrhea containing blood or mucus

Dysenterie

a severe or recurring pain localized in the upper abdomen and characterized by nausea, bloating, or vomiting

Dyspepsie

a medical condition in which one has difficulty emptying one's bowels

Verstopfung

a parasitic condition in which hookworms attach to the lining of the small intestine, causing abdominal pain, anemia, and fatigue

Hakenwurmerkrankung, Infektion mit Hakenwürmern

a medical condition marked by inflammation of the small intestine, often causing symptoms like abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and occasionally fever

Enteritis

the inflammation of the stomach and intestines, causing symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting due to infections

Gastroenteritis

a medical condition in which body waste turns to liquid and comes out frequently

Durchfall

sudden, severe abdominal pain caused by temporary blockage of the bile ducts, often due to gallstones

biliare Kolik, Gallensteinkolik