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Words Related to Health and Sickness - Gastrointestinal Diseases and Problems
Here you will learn some English words related to gastrointestinal diseases and problems such as "volvulus", "pancreatitis", and "constipation".
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oral candidiasis
[noun]
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
gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
[noun]
a chronic condition where stomach acid consistently backs up into the oesophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, and other related discomforts
achalasia
[noun]
a disorder that affects swallowing due to improper relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter
esophageal rupture
[noun]
a tear in the esophageal wall, resulting in severe chest pain and other complications
gastritis
[noun]
a medical condition where the stomach's inner lining becomes inflamed, often resulting in symptoms like stomach discomfort, nausea, and a reduced appetite
peptic ulcer disease
[noun]
the formation of open sores in the stomach or duodenum due to stomach acid erosion, causing abdominal pain and other symptoms
autoimmune gastritis
[noun]
immune system attack on the stomach lining, causing inflammation, impaired acid production, and related symptoms
amoebic dysentery
[noun]
a severe intestinal infection causing diarrhea and abdominal cramps, caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica
ulcerative colitis
[noun]
a chronic inflammation of the colon and rectum, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding
volvulus
[noun]
a medical condition characterized by the abnormal twisting of the gastrointestinal tract, causing bowel obstruction
intestinal obstruction
[noun]
a blockage in the normal flow of the intestines, causing symptoms like abdominal pain and vomiting
malabsorption
[noun]
a condition where the digestive system fails to properly absorb nutrients from food
ascending cholangitis
[noun]
a severe bacterial infection in the bile ducts, causing fever, jaundice, and abdominal pain, requiring urgent medical attention
hookworm disease
[noun]
a parasitic condition in which hookworms attach to the lining of the small intestine, causing abdominal pain, anemia, and fatigue
gastroenteritis
[noun]
the inflammation of the stomach and intestines, causing symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting due to infections
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