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Santé et Maladie - Douleur Mental et Physique

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la douleur mentale et physique tels que "crampe", "douleur" et "spasme".

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backache

a pain in someone's back

mal de dos

mal de dos

Ex: Backache is a common complaint among office workers. 
colic
colic
[nom]

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

coliques

coliques

cramp
cramp
[nom]

a sudden painful contraction in a muscle due to fatigue

crampe

crampe

Ex: He got a cramp in his calf during the marathon and had to stop. 
crick
crick
[nom]

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

une crampe, une douleur soudaine

une crampe, une douleur soudaine

Ex: Waking up with a neck crick after an uncomfortable night's sleep is common. 
earache
earache
[nom]

a pain inside the ear

mal d’oreille(s)

mal d’oreille(s)

Ex: Don't ignore a severe earache, it might need medical attention. 
electric shock

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

décharge électrique

décharge électrique

eyestrain

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

fatigue oculaire

fatigue oculaire

Ex: Taking short breaks during long reading sessions can prevent eyestrain. 
growing pains

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

douleurs de croissance

douleurs de croissance

Ex: Sarah complained of growing pains in her legs after a growth spurt. 
headache

a pain in the head, usually persistent

mal de tête

mal de tête

Ex: Avoiding stress can help you prevent headaches. 
lumbago
lumbago
[nom]

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

lumbago

lumbago

Ex: Stretching exercises can help alleviate the symptoms of lumbago. 
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

pain felt in a tooth or several teeth

mal de dents

mal de dents

Ex: After eating too many sweets, she got a severe toothache. 
writer's cramp

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

crampe de l'écrivain, crampe du scribe

crampe de l'écrivain, crampe du scribe

Ex: Writer's cramp can occur after extended writing sessions. 
ache
ache
[nom]

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

douleur, mal

douleur, mal

Ex: After the long hike, I had an ache in my legs. 
agony
agony
[nom]

severe physical or mental pain

torture

torture

Ex: The patient endured the agony of chronic migraines for years. 
anguish
anguish
[nom]

a state of extreme physical pain or mental distress

angoisse, détresse

angoisse, détresse

Ex: The news of the accident brought her profound anguish as she waited for updates on her loved ones. 
irritation

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

irritation

irritation

neuralgia

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

névralgie

névralgie

Ex: Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by sudden, severe facial pain. 
pang
pang
[nom]

a brief, intense physical pain or discomfort

une douleur brève et intense, un élancement

une douleur brève et intense, un élancement

Ex: The spicy food caused a pang of heartburn for a moment. 
smart
smart
[nom]

an intense, stinging physical pain or discomfort, usually caused by a wound or a fresh cut

douleur vive, élancement

douleur vive, élancement

Ex: With each step, there was a noticeable smart in his injured foot. 
spasm
spasm
[nom]

a sudden, uncontrollable tightening or contraction of a muscle

spasme

spasme

stab
stab
[nom]

a sudden, intense sensation of an emotion

une pointe, une douleur soudaine

une pointe, une douleur soudaine

Ex: As he remembered the accident, a sudden stab of fear shot through him. 
suffering

the state of experiencing discomfort, distress, or hardship

souffrance

souffrance

Ex: She endured months of suffering after her surgery. 
throb
throb
[nom]

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

palpitation, battement

palpitation, battement

torment
torment
[nom]

extreme amount of pain or distress experienced either physically or mentally

tourment, supplice

tourment, supplice

Ex: The prisoner endured years of torment at the hands of his captors. 
torture
torture
[nom]

extreme pain or distress inflicted upon someone, often deliberately and cruelly

torture, supplice

torture, supplice

Ex: The memories of his time in captivity continued to haunt him, a constant reminder of the torture he endured. 
twinge
twinge
[nom]

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

élancement, douleur

élancement, douleur

Ex: A twinge in her knee reminded her of the old injury. 
griping
griping
[nom]

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

douleur lancinante, crampe abdominale

douleur lancinante, crampe abdominale

Ex: The griping in her stomach indicated the onset of digestive issues. 
decompression sickness

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

maladie de décompression, accident de décompression

maladie de décompression, accident de décompression

Ex: Divers should rise slowly to avoid decompression sickness. 
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

trouble musculo-squelettique

trouble musculo-squelettique

Ex: After months of typing without breaks she was diagnosed with a repetitive strain injury in her right wrist. 
chest pain

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

douleur thoracique, douleur dans la poitrine

douleur thoracique, douleur dans la poitrine

Ex: Chest pain may be exacerbated by stress and anxiety in some individuals. 
stomachache

a pain in or near someone's stomach

mal de ventre, maux d'estomac

mal de ventre, maux d'estomac

Ex: Drinking too much coffee gives me a stomachache. 
orofacial pain

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

douleur orofaciale

douleur orofaciale

Ex: Lena's orofacial pain intensified every time she chewed, prompting her to seek immediate dental care. 
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