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FUNCTIONAL DISCOMFORT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-12-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Digestive Tract
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dyspepsia
1, record 1, English, dyspepsia
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A term usually applied to functional derangements of digestion due to nervous or reflex causes without demonstrable pathological changes in the stomach. They are characterized by symptoms such as vague abdominal discomfort, flatulence, heartburn. 2, record 1, English, - dyspepsia
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil digestif
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dyspepsie
1, record 1, French, dyspepsie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme imprécis par lequel on désigne des troubles digestifs, plus particulièrement gastriques, qui ne paraissent pas en rapport avec une affection organique de l'estomac ou de la vésicule biliaire, et spécialement les manifestations douloureuses qui, par leur caractère non systématisé, se distinguent des syndromes bien individualisés. Les principaux signes de dyspepsie sont les pesanteurs et gonflements de l'épigastre, les brûlures d'estomac, les nausées. 2, record 1, French, - dyspepsie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Aparato digestivo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispepsia
1, record 1, Spanish, dispepsia
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-10-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- abdominal pain
1, record 2, English, abdominal%20pain
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- abdominalgia 2, record 2, English, abdominalgia
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sensation of discomfort, distress, or agony in the abdominal region [that is] generally associated with functional disorders, tissue injuries, or diseases. 3, record 2, English, - abdominal%20pain
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- douleur abdominale
1, record 2, French, douleur%20abdominale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- abdominalgie 2, record 2, French, abdominalgie
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute douleur localisée au niveau de l'abdomen, quelles qu'en soient les causes et les manifestations. 2, record 2, French, - douleur%20abdominale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les abdominalgies les plus fréquentes, on peut retenir celles dues aux hernies (inguinales, ombilicales), aux contusions et plaies, à une hémorragie interne et au dysfonctionnement de tout organe abdominal. 2, record 2, French, - douleur%20abdominale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les manifestations des douleurs abdominales sont très diverses : cela peut être des crampes, une douleur aiguë, chronique, progressive, légère, intense... Différents symptômes peuvent s'ajouter à la douleur : nausées, vomissements, diarrhées, fièvre, ballonnement abdominal, difficulté à uriner... 3, record 2, French, - douleur%20abdominale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- dolor abdominal
1, record 2, Spanish, dolor%20abdominal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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