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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

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

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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

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achalasia

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

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esophageal rupture

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

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gastritis

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

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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

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autoimmune gastritis

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

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appendicitis

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

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food poisoning

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

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cholera

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

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amoebic dysentery

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

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Crohn's disease

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

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ulcerative colitis

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

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hernia

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

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volvulus

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

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intestinal obstruction

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

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malabsorption

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

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pancreatitis

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

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ascending cholangitis

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

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cholelithiasis

the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder

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impaction

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

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jaundice

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

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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

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dysentery

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

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dyspepsia

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

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constipation

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

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hookworm disease

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

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enteritis

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

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gastroenteritis

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

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diarrhea

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

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biliary colic

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

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