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Salute e Malattia - Malattie e problemi gastrointestinali

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oral candidiasis
oral candidiasis
[sostantivo]

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

candidosi orale, mughetto orale

candidosi orale, mughetto orale

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gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

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

malattia da reflusso gastroesofageo, MRGE

malattia da reflusso gastroesofageo, MRGE

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achalasia
achalasia
[sostantivo]

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

acalasia, megaesofago

acalasia, megaesofago

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esophageal rupture
esophageal rupture
[sostantivo]

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

rottura esofagea, lacerazione dell'esofago

rottura esofagea, lacerazione dell'esofago

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gastritis
gastritis
[sostantivo]

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

gastrite

gastrite

Ex: Following a spicy meal, Jenna felt a sharp pain in her stomach and wondered if it might be gastritis acting up. 

Dopo un pasto piccante, Jenna ha avvertito un dolore acuto allo stomaco e si è chiesta se potesse essere una gastrite che si riacutizzava.

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peptic ulcer disease

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

malattia dell'ulcera peptica, ulcera gastrica o duodenale

malattia dell'ulcera peptica, ulcera gastrica o duodenale

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autoimmune gastritis

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

gastrite autoimmune, gastrite autoimmunitaria

gastrite autoimmune, gastrite autoimmunitaria

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appendicitis
appendicitis
[sostantivo]

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

appendicite

appendicite

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food poisoning
food poisoning
[sostantivo]

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

intossicazione alimentare

intossicazione alimentare

Ex: The restaurant was temporarily closed after multiple reports of food poisoning from customers who ate there. 

Il ristorante è stato temporaneamente chiuso dopo numerose segnalazioni di intossicazione alimentare da parte di clienti che avevano mangiato lì.

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cholera
cholera
[sostantivo]

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

colera

colera

Ex: Doctors worked tirelessly to treat patients suffering from cholera in the makeshift clinic. 

I medici hanno lavorato instancabilmente per curare i pazienti affetti da colera nella clinica improvvisata.

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amoebic dysentery
amoebic dysentery
[sostantivo]

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

dissenterica amebica, dissenteria amebica

dissenterica amebica, dissenteria amebica

Ex: The doctor prescribed medication to treat the amoebic dysentery infection. 

Il medico ha prescrito farmaci per trattare l'infezione da dissenteria amebica.

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Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease
[sostantivo]

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

il morbo di Crohn

il morbo di Crohn

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ulcerative colitis
ulcerative colitis
[sostantivo]

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

colite ulcerosa, rettocolite ulcerosa

colite ulcerosa, rettocolite ulcerosa

Ex: Stress reduction techniques can be beneficial for individuals with ulcerative colitis. 

Le tecniche di riduzione dello stress possono essere benefiche per le persone con colite ulcerosa.

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hernia
hernia
[sostantivo]

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

ernia

ernia

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volvulus
volvulus
[sostantivo]

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

volvolo, torsione intestinale

volvolo, torsione intestinale

Ex: Emergency surgery is often necessary to correct volvulus and prevent complications. 

La chirurgia d'emergenza è spesso necessaria per correggere il volvolo e prevenire le complicanze.

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intestinal obstruction

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

ostruzione intestinale, occlusione intestinale

ostruzione intestinale, occlusione intestinale

Ex: Surgery may be necessary to address intestinal obstruction. 

Potrebbe essere necessario un intervento chirurgico per affrontare un'ostruzione intestinale.

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malabsorption
malabsorption
[sostantivo]

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

malassorbimento

malassorbimento

Ex: Certain medical conditions are associated with malabsorption. 

Alcune condizioni mediche sono associate alla malassorbimento.

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pancreatitis
pancreatitis
[sostantivo]

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

pancreatite

pancreatite

Ex: Pancreatitis often requires hospitalization for proper care. 

La pancreatite spesso richiede il ricovero in ospedale per un'adeguata cura.

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ascending cholangitis

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

colangite ascendente, angiocolite ascendente

colangite ascendente, angiocolite ascendente

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cholelithiasis
cholelithiasis
[sostantivo]

the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder

colelitiasi,  litiasi biliare

colelitiasi, litiasi biliare

Ex: Surgeons may remove the gallbladder in severe cholelithiasis cases. 

I chirurghi possono rimuovere la cistifellea nei casi gravi di colelitiasi.

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impaction
impaction
[sostantivo]

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

impattazione, ostruzione

impattazione, ostruzione

Ex: Avoid foods that can contribute to impaction. 

Evita i cibi che possono contribuire all'impazione.

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jaundice
jaundice
[sostantivo]

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

ittero

ittero

Ex: The hospital ran blood tests to confirm the cause of her jaundice. 

L'ospedale ha eseguito esami del sangue per confermare la causa del suo ittero.

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irritable bowel syndrome

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

sindrome dell'intestino irritabile

sindrome dell'intestino irritabile

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dysentery
dysentery
[sostantivo]

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

dissenteria

dissenteria

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dyspepsia
dyspepsia
[sostantivo]

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

dispepsia

dispepsia

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constipation
constipation
[sostantivo]

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

stitichezza

stitichezza

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hookworm disease
hookworm disease
[sostantivo]

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

anchilostomiasi, malattia degli anchilostomi

anchilostomiasi, malattia degli anchilostomi

Ex: Preventing hookworm disease involves maintaining good hygiene. 

Prevenire la malattia degli anchilostomi implica mantenere una buona igiene.

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enteritis
enteritis
[sostantivo]

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

enterite

enterite

Ex: Isabella avoided spicy foods to soothe her stomach during enteritis. 

Isabella ha evitato cibi piccanti per lenire lo stomaco durante l'enterite.

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gastroenteritis
gastroenteritis
[sostantivo]

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

gastroenterite

gastroenterite

Ex: Hydration is crucial in managing symptoms of gastroenteritis. 

L'idratazione è fondamentale nella gestione dei sintomi della gastroenterite.

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diarrhea
diarrhea
[sostantivo]

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

diarrea

diarrea

Ex: Chronic diarrhea may indicate underlying health conditions and requires medical evaluation for proper diagnosis and management. 
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biliary colic
biliary colic
[sostantivo]

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

colica biliare

colica biliare

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