Salud y Enfermedad - Enfermedades y problemas gastrointestinales
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con enfermedades y problemas gastrointestinales como "vólvulo", "pancreatitis" y "estreñimiento".
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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
candidiasis oral, muguet oral
a chronic condition where stomach acid consistently backs up into the oesophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, and other related discomforts
enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico, ERGE
a disorder that affects swallowing due to improper relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter
acalasia, megaesófago
a tear in the esophageal wall, resulting in severe chest pain and other complications
ruptura esofágica, desgarro esofágico
a medical condition where the stomach's inner lining becomes inflamed, often resulting in symptoms like stomach discomfort, nausea, and a reduced appetite
gastritis
Le aconsejaron que tomara antiácidos para ayudar a controlar los síntomas de su gastritis.
the formation of open sores in the stomach or duodenum due to stomach acid erosion, causing abdominal pain and other symptoms
enfermedad de úlcera péptica, úlcera gástrica o duodenal
immune system attack on the stomach lining, causing inflammation, impaired acid production, and related symptoms
gastritis autoinmune, gastritis autoinmunitaria
a severe medical condition in which one's appendix becomes inflamed and painful
apendicitis
an illness resulting from the consumption of food or water contaminated with bacteria
intoxicación alimentaria, intoxicación alimenticia
Las causas comunes de intoxicación alimentaria incluyen bacterias como Salmonella y E. coli que se encuentran en alimentos manipulados incorrectamente.
a potentially fatal illness that is acquired from consumption of water or food contaminated with particular bacteria, causing diarrhea and vomiting
cólera
Contrajo el cólera durante sus viajes y tuvo que ser hospitalizada de inmediato.
a severe intestinal infection causing diarrhea and abdominal cramps, caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica
disentería amebiana, disentería amébica
La higiene adecuada es crucial para prevenir la propagación de la disentería amebiana.
a chronic inflammatory bowel condition causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and other symptoms with potential complications throughout the body
la enfermedad de Crohn
a chronic inflammation of the colon and rectum, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding
colitis ulcerosa, colitis ulcerativa
A menudo se recetan medicamentos para controlar la inflamación en la colitis ulcerosa.
a condition in which part of an organ squeezes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place
hernia
a medical condition characterized by the abnormal twisting of the gastrointestinal tract, causing bowel obstruction
vólvulo, torsión intestinal
Las personas mayores son más propensas a desarrollar vólvulo.
a blockage in the normal flow of the intestines, causing symptoms like abdominal pain and vomiting
obstrucción intestinal, oclusión intestinal
Los síntomas de la obstrucción intestinal incluyen hinchazón y náuseas.
a condition where the digestive system fails to properly absorb nutrients from food
malabsorción
Una dieta equilibrada ayuda a prevenir problemas de malabsorción.
the inflammation of the pancreas, often causing abdominal pain and digestive complications
pancreatitis
El dolor abdominal severo indicaba un posible caso de pancreatitis.
a severe bacterial infection in the bile ducts, causing fever, jaundice, and abdominal pain, requiring urgent medical attention
colangitis ascendente, angiocholitis ascendente
the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder
colelitiasis, litiasis biliar
La inflamación de la vesícula biliar puede ser causada por la colelitiasis.
the blockage of material in the digestive tract, disrupting normal flow
impactación, obstrucción
La hidratación es crucial para prevenir la impactación (bloqueo de material en el tracto digestivo, que interrumpe el flujo normal).
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
ictericia
Los ojos amarillentos del paciente sugerían el inicio de la ictericia.
a common bowel disorder that is characterized by diarrhea or constipation and is often tied to stress or worry
síndrome del intestino irritable
an infection in one's intestines that causes severe diarrhea containing blood or mucus
disentería
a severe or recurring pain localized in the upper abdomen and characterized by nausea, bloating, or vomiting
dispepsia
a medical condition in which one has difficulty emptying one's bowels
estreñimiento
a parasitic condition in which hookworms attach to the lining of the small intestine, causing abdominal pain, anemia, and fatigue
anquilostomiasis, enfermedad del anquilostoma
El tratamiento de la enfermedad del anquilostoma generalmente implica medicación.
a medical condition marked by inflammation of the small intestine, often causing symptoms like abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and occasionally fever
enteritis
Las personas con enteritis pueden tener una temperatura corporal más alta o fiebre.
the inflammation of the stomach and intestines, causing symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting due to infections
gastroenteritis
La gastroenteritis puede ser altamente contagiosa en espacios cerrados.
a medical condition in which body waste turns to liquid and comes out frequently
diarrea
La diarrea crónica puede indicar afecciones subyacentes como el síndrome del intestino irritable (SII) o la enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal (EII).
sudden, severe abdominal pain caused by temporary blockage of the bile ducts, often due to gallstones
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