Gezondheid en Ziekte - Medische omstandigheden

a medical condition caused by drinking an excessive amounts of alcohol on a regular basis

alcoholisme

a medical condition in which one's body severely reacts to a specific substance if it is inhaled, touched, or ingested

allergie

a medical condition characterized by hair loss or baldness, which can occur on the scalp or other parts of the body

alopecia

the absence or abnormal cessation of menstruation in women of reproductive age

amenorroe

a severe medical condition that leads to partial or complete loss of memory

amnesie

severe, life-threatening allergic reaction causing rapid onset, breathing difficulty, low blood pressure, and potential loss of consciousness

anafylactische shock, ernstige anafylactische reactie

severe and life-threatening allergic reaction with rapid and serious symptoms

anafylaxie

a language disorder resulting from brain damage or injury that impairs an individual's ability to understand, produce, and use language

afasie

hardening and thickening of arteries, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of cardiovascular issues

arteriosclerose, verharding van de arteriën

complete and permanent loss of all brain functions, indicating irreversible cessation of activity

hersensterven, hersendood

a medical condition during which mucus accumulates in one's nose, throat, or sinuses and blocks them

catarrh, slijmbeursontsteking

a congenital condition where there is an opening or gap in the roof of the mouth, often present from birth

gespleten gehemelte, lipspleet

a condition where an excess amount of blood or other fluid accumulates in a part of the body, leading to swelling or discomfort

congestie, ophoping

a severe medical condition caused by a blood clot that is formed in one or more of the deep veins in one's body, particularly in one's legs

diepe veneuze trombose, DVT

a serious alcohol withdrawal condition causing confusion, hallucinations, and tremors

delirium tremens, tremens delirium

a serious medical condition in which the body is unable to regulate the blood sugar levels because it does not produce enough insulin

diabetes

a severe medical condition during which a blood clot in a coronary artery causes a blockage in the flow of blood that leads to heart

hartinfarct door trombose, coronaire trombose

a condition in which the number of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin in one's body is low

anemie

a medical condition caused by being out in extreme weather conditions for very long without protection to the effects of harsh weather

blootstelling, blootstelling aan extreme weersomstandigheden

a condition when the body temperature rises, usually when we are sick

koorts

a solid particle that forms in the gallbladder, often composed of cholesterol or bilirubin, causing pain or other symptoms

galsteen, galstenen

a chronic condition during which tissues in one's body die as a result of an obstruction in circulation or a bacterial infection

gangreen, necrose

swollen and painful veins in the lower part of the anus and rectum

aambeien

a medical condition where the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and fluid retention

hartfalen, hartinsufficiëntie

a serious condition that happens when the body gets too hot due to a lengthly exposure to high temperature

hitteberoerte, zonneslag

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

hernia

a condition when the tubes that carry air to one's lungs get infectious

bronchitis

a medical condition characterized by higher than normal levels of blood glucose, often associated with diabetes or other underlying health issues

hyperglykemie

a medical condition characterized by lower than normal levels of blood glucose, often associated with diabetes or excessive insulin

hypoglykemie

a medical condition where the body loses heat faster than it can generate it, resulting in a dangerously low body temperature

hypothermie

a medical condition in which a person suddenly feels extreme emotions or makes them violent in a way that they cannot control it

hysterie

a condition where the immune system is weakened, making the person more vulnerable to infections and illnesses

immunodeficiëntie

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

insomnia

a condition in which a person does not have enough food or good food to eat in order to stay healthy

ondervoeding

a severe recurring type of headache, particularly affecting one side of the head, and often causing visual disturbances and nausea

migraine

a neurological condition causing sudden, uncontrollable episodes of sleep, often accompanied by muscle weakness or vivid dreams

narcolepsie

a type of cell death that occurs due to injury, infection, inflammation, or other forms of cellular stress

necrose

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

obesitas

a medical condition characterized by weakened bones, making them fragile and more prone to fractures

osteroporose

a type of paralysis that affects the legs and the lower body as the result of spinal cord damage

paraplegie

an open sore in the stomach or upper part of the small intestine caused by stomach acid erosion, often leading to abdominal pain and discomfort

peptische ulcus

a physical condition in which a part of the body becomes swollen, painful, and red as a result of an infection or injury

ontsteking, zwelling

a severe, life-threatening response to infection causing widespread inflammation and potential organ failure

sepsis, ernstige infectie

a painful condition resulting from one of the discs in one's spine moving out of its proper position

uitglijdende schijf, hernia van een schijf

the unexplained and sudden death of an otherwise healthy infant, usually during sleep

sudden infant death syndrome, plotselinge zuigelingensterfte

a severe medical condition in which the blood clots and blocks the blood vessels, particularly those leading to one's heart

trombose

a severe medical condition resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol during pregnancy that can cause the child to be born with birth defects and developmental disabilities

fetaal-alcoholsyndroom, syndroom van alcoholgebruik tijdens de zwangerschap

a severe medical condition during which voice cords in one's voice box become painful and swollen, often resulting in loss of the voice or having difficulty breathing

laryngitis

a condition of being temporarily unable to see due to one's eyes being exposed to ultraviolet rays reflected off snow or ice

sneeuwblindheid, blindheid door sneeuw

a condition that makes one breath too fast or with difficulty

ademnood, kortademigheid

a medical condition characterized by the progressive clouding or opacity of the lens of the eye, resulting in blurred vision

cataract, lensvertroebeling

abnormal pregnancy condition marked by high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in the urine, often known as preeclampsia

toxemie, preeclampsie

a disease caused by severe lack of vitamin C

scheurbuik, ziekte van scheurbuik

a chronic respiratory condition where the air sacs in the lungs are damaged, leading to difficulty in exhaling air and causing shortness of breath

emfyseem

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

diarree

the gradual wasting away or shrinkage of a body tissue or organ, typically due to lack of use, injury, or a medical condition

atrofie

a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases

hartaanval, hartinfarct

an illness resulting from reduced air pressure and oxygen at high altitudes, causing symptoms like headache and nausea

hoogteziekte, hoogte-ziekte

wooziness and nausea caused by the rocking motion of a boat or ship

zeeziekte, zeeziekte

an illness characterized by high fever and caused by prolonged exposure to excessive heat or sunlight

hitteberoerte, zonneslag

a dangerous condition in which a person loses consciousness as a result of a blood vessel breaking open or becoming blocked in their brain, which could kill or paralyze a part of their body

beroerte, herseninfarct

a sudden and abrupt loss of heart function, leading to the cessation of blood circulation and vital organ function

hartstilstand, hartaanval

a heart attack, occurring when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing damage or death to the affected tissue

myocardinfarct, hartaanval

the death of tissue, typically caused by a lack of blood supply, leading to irreversible damage

infarct, necrose

an excessive and uncontrollable loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel

bloeding

a condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot

longembolie

the obstruction of a blood vessel by an embolus which is a particle that travels through the bloodstream and blocks a vessel

embolie