Υγεία και Ασθένεια - Παθήσεις και προβλήματα του γαστρεντερικού συστήματος

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

στοματική καντιντίαση

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

γαστροοισοφαγική παλινδρόμηση

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

αχαλασία

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

ρήξη οισοφάγου

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

γαστρίτιδα

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

πεπτικό έλκος

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

αυτοάνοση γαστρίτιδα

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

σκωληκοειδίτιδα

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

τροφική δηλητηρίαση

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

χολέρα

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

αμοιβαδική δυσεντερία

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

η νόσος του Κρον

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

ελκώδης κολίτιδα

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

κήλη

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

volvulus

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

εντερική απόφραξη

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

δυσαπορρόφηση

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

παγκρεατίτιδα

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

ανιούσα χολαγγειίτιδα

the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder

χολολιθίαση

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

πρόσκρουση

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

ικτερός

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

Σύνδρομο Ευερέθιστου Εντέρου

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

δυσεντερία

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

δυσπεψία

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

δυσκοιλιότητα

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

αγκυλόστομος

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

εντερίτιδα

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

γαστρεντερίτιδα

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

διάρροια

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

χολικός κολικός