Saúde e Doença - Condições médicas

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

alcoolismo

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

alergia

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

amenorreia

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

amnésia

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

choque anafilático

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

anfalaxia

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

afasia

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

arteriosclerose

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

morte cerebral

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

catarrro

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

fenda palatina

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

congestão

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

trombose venosa profunda

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

delírio tremens

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

trombose coronária

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

anemia

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

exposição

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

febre

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

cálculo biliar

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

gangrena

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

hemorroidas

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

insuficiência cardíaca

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

insolação

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

bronquite

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

hiperglicemia

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

hipoglicemia

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

hipotermia

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

histeria

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

imunodeficiência

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

insónia

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

desnutrição

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

enxaqueca

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

narcolepsia

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

obesidade

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

osteoporose

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

paraplegia

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

úlcera péptica

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

inflamação

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

sepsis

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

disco escorregado

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

síndrome da morte súbita infantil

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

síndrome do álcool fetal

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

laringite

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

cegueira por neve

a condition that makes one breath too fast or with difficulty

falta de ar

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

catarata

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

toxemia

a disease caused by severe lack of vitamin C

escorbuto

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

enfisema

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

diarreia

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

atrofia

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

ataque cardíaco

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

mal da altitude

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

enjoo do mar

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

golpe de calor

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

acidente vascular cerebral

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

parada cardíaca

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

infarto do miocárdio

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

infarção

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

hemorragia

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

embolia pulmonar

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

embolia