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Salud y Enfermedad - Dolor Mental y Físico

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el dolor mental y físico como "calambre", "dolor" y "espasmo".

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backache
backache
[Sustantivo]

a pain in someone's back

dolor de espalda

dolor de espalda

Ex: He couldn't play football due to a severe backache. 

No podía jugar al fútbol debido a un dolor de espalda severo.

colic
colic
[Sustantivo]

a condition in babies where they cry a lot and seem uncomfortable, usually because of stomach pain or gas

cólico

cólico

cramp
cramp
[Sustantivo]

a sudden painful contraction in a muscle due to fatigue

calambre, rampa

calambre, rampa

Ex: She massaged her foot to relieve the cramp. 

Ella se masajeó el pie para aliviar el calambre.

crick
crick
[Sustantivo]

a sudden, sharp pain or discomfort, often linked to muscle stiffness, commonly occurring in areas like the neck, back, or other parts of the body

un calambre, un dolor repentino

un calambre, un dolor repentino

Ex: Extended computer use may result in a crick in the shoulders. 

El uso prolongado de la computadora puede resultar en un tirón en los hombros.

earache
earache
[Sustantivo]

a pain inside the ear

dolor de oídos

dolor de oídos

Ex: If your earache is accompanied by a fever, you should see a doctor immediately. 

Si tu dolor de oído está acompañado de fiebre, debes ver a un médico inmediatamente.

electric shock
electric shock
[Sustantivo]

a trauma caused by a physical reaction to electrical currents flowing through one's body

descarga eléctrica, shock eléctrico

descarga eléctrica, shock eléctrico

eyestrain
eyestrain
[Sustantivo]

discomfort or fatigue in the eyes, often caused by prolonged reading, screen time, or other activities requiring intense visual focus

fatiga visual

fatiga visual

Ex: Symptoms of eyestrain include headaches, blurred vision, and dry eyes. 

Los síntomas de la fatiga visual incluyen dolores de cabeza, visión borrosa y ojos secos.

growing pains
growing pains
[Sustantivo]

mild limb discomfort experienced by children during periods of rapid growth, typically between ages 3 and 12, though not directly caused by growth itself

dolores de crecimiento

dolores de crecimiento

Ex: Massaging the affected area can provide relief from growing pains. 

Masajear el área afectada puede aliviar los dolores del crecimiento.

headache
headache
[Sustantivo]

a pain in the head, usually persistent

dolor de cabeza

dolor de cabeza

Ex: I can't concentrate on this report; I've got a terrible headache. 
lumbago
lumbago
[Sustantivo]

lower back pain, often characterized by discomfort, stiffness, or muscle tension in the lumbar region of the spine

lumbago

lumbago

Ex: Lumbago can result from poor posture, lifting heavy objects, or sudden movements. 

La lumbalgia puede resultar de una mala postura, levantar objetos pesados o movimientos repentinos.

pins and needles

the sensation of tiny sharp points poking into the skin or a mild numbing feeling, often felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, caused when pressure is put on nerves

Ex: I had pins and needles in the tips of my fingers. 
toothache
toothache
[Sustantivo]

pain felt in a tooth or several teeth

dolor de muelas

dolor de muelas

Ex: He couldn't eat his ice cream because of his toothache. 

No podía comer su helado debido a su dolor de muelas.

writer's cramp
writer's cramp
[Sustantivo]

a condition characterized by painful involuntary movement or stiffness in the hand or forearm caused by excessive writing

calambre del escritor, espasmo del escribiente

calambre del escritor, espasmo del escribiente

Ex: Regular breaks and hand exercises can help prevent writer's cramp. 

Los descansos regulares y los ejercicios para las manos pueden ayudar a prevenir el calambre del escritor.

ache
ache
[Sustantivo]

a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe

dolor

dolor

Ex: My grandmother always complains about an ache in her leg. 

Mi abuela siempre se queja de un dolor en su pierna.

agony
agony
[Sustantivo]

severe physical or mental pain

dolor agudo

dolor agudo

Ex: The agony of arthritis can make simple movements excruciating. 

La agonía de la artritis puede hacer que los movimientos simples sean insoportables.

anguish
anguish
[Sustantivo]

a state of extreme physical pain or mental distress

angustia, aflicción

angustia, aflicción

Ex: The mother's face revealed the anguish of a parent watching their child struggle with a serious illness. 

El rostro de la madre revelaba la angustia de un padre viendo a su hijo luchar contra una enfermedad grave.

irritation
irritation
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of pain or discomfort in a part of the body that is swollen or sensitive, often caused by allergens, chemicals, or injuries

irritación

irritación

neuralgia
neuralgia
[Sustantivo]

a stabbing or burning pain along a nerve, often caused by irritation or damage to the nerve

neuralgia

neuralgia

Ex: Intercostal neuralgia can result in sharp pain between the ribs. 

La neuralgia intercostal puede resultar en un dolor agudo entre las costillas.

pang
pang
[Sustantivo]

a brief, intense physical pain or discomfort

un dolor breve e intenso, una punzada

un dolor breve e intenso, una punzada

Ex: The boxer winced with every pang of pain from the rib injury during the match. 

El boxeador hizo una mueca con cada punzada de dolor de la lesión en las costillas durante el combate.

smart
smart
[Sustantivo]

a sharp, stinging physical pain

escozor,  picazón

escozor, picazón

Ex: Cold water eased the smart of the burn. 
spasm
spasm
[Sustantivo]

a sudden, uncontrollable tightening or contraction of a muscle

espasmo

espasmo

stab
stab
[Sustantivo]

a sudden sharp pain or strong unpleasant feeling

punzada, pinchazo

punzada, pinchazo

Ex: A sharp stab of fear went through Emma. 
suffering
suffering
[Sustantivo]

physical or mental pain, distress, or unhappiness

sufrimiento, padecimiento

sufrimiento, padecimiento

Ex: Daniel could see the animal's suffering and called a veterinarian. 
throb
throb
[Sustantivo]

a steady or beating sensation of pain or discomfort, often like a heartbeat, commonly felt in areas like the head or muscles

palpitación, latido

palpitación, latido

torment
torment
[Sustantivo]

extreme amount of pain or distress experienced either physically or mentally

tormento, suplicio

tormento, suplicio

Ex: The character in the novel endured mental torment as he struggled with inner demons. 

El personaje de la novela soportó un tormento mental mientras luchaba contra sus demonios internos.

torture
torture
[Sustantivo]

extreme physical or mental pain or suffering

Ex: He lived in mental torture while waiting for news of his family. 
twinge
twinge
[Sustantivo]

a brief, intense sensation of discomfort or pain in a specific area of the body

punzada

punzada

Ex: The sudden movement caused a twinge in her shoulder. 

El movimiento repentino causó un dolor agudo en su hombro.

griping
griping
[Sustantivo]

a sharp or intense pain in the stomach area, often because of digestive issues or menstruation

dolor agudo, cólico

dolor agudo, cólico

Ex: Gripping and cramping often accompany indigestion. 

Los dolores y los calambres a menudo acompañan a la indigestión.

decompression sickness

a condition where sudden pressure changes cause nitrogen bubbles in the body, leading to symptoms like joint pain and fatigue

enfermedad de descompresión, accidente de descompresión

enfermedad de descompresión, accidente de descompresión

Ex: The bends, or decompression sickness, can be serious if not treated quickly. 

Las enfermedades por descompresión, o síndrome de descompresión, pueden ser graves si no se tratan rápidamente.

repetitive strain injury

damage to muscles, tendons, or other soft tissues that develops over time from repetitive movements, prolonged overuse, or sustained awkward posture during work or daily activities

lesiones por esfuerzo repetitivo, lesiones por sobrecarga

lesiones por esfuerzo repetitivo, lesiones por sobrecarga

Ex: He used a wrist splint and ergonomic keyboard to manage symptoms of a repetitive strain injury. 

Usó una férula de muñeca y un teclado ergonómico para manejar los síntomas de una lesión por esfuerzo repetitivo.

chest pain
chest pain
[Sustantivo]

any discomfort or pressure felt in the chest area, that can be because of heart issues, digestive problems, or muscle strain

dolor en el pecho, dolor torácico

dolor en el pecho, dolor torácico

Ex: After a brisk walk, he experienced a sharp chest pain that subsided with rest. 

Después de un paseo rápido, experimentó un dolor en el pecho agudo que disminuyó con el descanso.

stomachache
stomachache
[Sustantivo]

a pain in or near someone's stomach

dolor de estómago

dolor de estómago

Ex: She felt a stomach ache coming on after the roller coaster ride. 

Ella sintió que le venía un dolor de estómago después del paseo en la montaña rusa.

orofacial pain
orofacial pain
[Sustantivo]

discomfort or pain that arises from various structures in the mouth and face, including the jaw joints, muscles, teeth, nerves, and other related tissues

dolor orofacial

dolor orofacial

Ex: After the dental procedure, Mark was advised on how to manage the postoperative orofacial pain. 

Después del procedimiento dental, a Mark se le aconsejó sobre cómo manejar el dolor orofacial postoperatorio.

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