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ALGIE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
- Viral Diseases
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- postherpetic neuralgia
1, record 1, English, postherpetic%20neuralgia
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PHN 2, record 1, English, PHN
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- post-herpetic neuralgia 3, record 1, English, post%2Dherpetic%20neuralgia
correct, noun
- post-herpetic pain 4, record 1, English, post%2Dherpetic%20pain
correct, noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Postherpetic neuralgia ... is the most common complication of shingles. It causes a burning pain in nerves and skin. The pain lasts long after the rash and blisters of shingles go away. 5, record 1, English, - postherpetic%20neuralgia
Record 1, Key term(s)
- postherpetic pain
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
- Maladies virales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- névralgie postherpétique
1, record 1, French, n%C3%A9vralgie%20postherp%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- NPH 1, record 1, French, NPH
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- névralgie post-herpétique 2, record 1, French, n%C3%A9vralgie%20post%2Dherp%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
- NPH 1, record 1, French, NPH
correct, feminine noun
- NPH 1, record 1, French, NPH
- névralgie postzostérienne 3, record 1, French, n%C3%A9vralgie%20postzost%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
- PHN 3, record 1, French, PHN
correct, feminine noun
- PHN 3, record 1, French, PHN
- algie postzostérienne 3, record 1, French, algie%20postzost%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
- névralgie post-zostérienne 4, record 1, French, n%C3%A9vralgie%20post%2Dzost%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
- NPZ 5, record 1, French, NPZ
correct, feminine noun
- NPZ 5, record 1, French, NPZ
- algie post-zostérienne 6, record 1, French, algie%20post%2Dzost%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La névralgie post-herpétique est la complication la plus fréquente [du zona]. Il s'agit d'une douleur qui persiste plus de 90 jours après le début de l'éruption cutanée et qui peut durer plusieurs mois, voire des années. 7, record 1, French, - n%C3%A9vralgie%20postherp%C3%A9tique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-09-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- Nervous System
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cluster headache
1, record 2, English, cluster%20headache
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CH 2, record 2, English, CH
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cluster headache syndrome 3, record 2, English, cluster%20headache%20syndrome
correct
- migrainous neuralgia 4, record 2, English, migrainous%20neuralgia
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of a group of primary headache disorders (trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias) of uncertain mechanism that are characterized by frequently recurring, short-lasting but extremely severe headaches that occur in groups or clusters. 5, record 2, English, - cluster%20headache
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cluster headache sufferers typically experience very severe headaches of a piercing quality near one eye or temple that last for between 15 minutes and three hours. They are frequently associated with drooping eyelids, red watery eyes, and nasal congestion on the affected side of the face. The headaches are unilateral and occasionally change sides. The neck is often stiff or tender in association with cluster headaches, and jaw and teeth pain is sometimes reported. 5, record 2, English, - cluster%20headache
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G44.0: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 6, record 2, English, - cluster%20headache
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Système nerveux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- algie vasculaire de la face
1, record 2, French, algie%20vasculaire%20de%20la%20face
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AVF 2, record 2, French, AVF
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- syndrome d’algie vasculaire de la face 3, record 2, French, syndrome%20d%26rsquo%3Balgie%20vasculaire%20de%20la%20face
correct, masculine noun
- céphalée vasculaire de Horton 4, record 2, French, c%C3%A9phal%C3%A9e%20vasculaire%20de%20Horton
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Douleur craniofaciale latéralisée (le plus souvent en arrière de l'œil)], dont le caractère vasculaire est marqué par la pulsatilité de la douleur, précédant l'apparition de modifications vasomotrices locales unilatérales (rougeur de la face, injection conjonctivale, larmoiement, écoulement nasal et sensation d'obstruction nasale), souvent avec des crises ou accès migraineux. 5, record 2, French, - algie%20vasculaire%20de%20la%20face
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
algie vasculaire de la face; AVF : terme et abréviation publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 6 septembre 2008. 6, record 2, French, - algie%20vasculaire%20de%20la%20face
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
G44.0 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 7, record 2, French, - algie%20vasculaire%20de%20la%20face
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas
- Sistema nervioso
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- síndrome de cefalea en racimos
1, record 2, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20cefalea%20en%20racimos
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G44.0: código de la Clasificación Estadística Internacional de Enfermedades y Problemas Relacionados con la Salud. 1, record 2, Spanish, - s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20cefalea%20en%20racimos
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-09-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- atypical facial pain
1, record 3, English, atypical%20facial%20pain
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G50.1: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 2, record 3, English, - atypical%20facial%20pain
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- algie faciale atypique
1, record 3, French, algie%20faciale%20atypique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G50.1 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 2, record 3, French, - algie%20faciale%20atypique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema nervioso
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- dolor facial atípico
1, record 3, Spanish, dolor%20facial%20at%C3%ADpico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dolor que frecuentemente comienza sobre el labio superior y ala nasal, o sobre la mejilla y que progresivamente puede extenderse por el resto de la cara y parte del cuello. 2, record 3, Spanish, - dolor%20facial%20at%C3%ADpico
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G50.1: código de la Clasificación Estadística Internacional de Enfermedades y Problemas Relacionados con la Salud. 3, record 3, Spanish, - dolor%20facial%20at%C3%ADpico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-04-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- precordial pain
1, record 4, English, precordial%20pain
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Precordial pain constitutes the most common type of chest pain. It is usually located to the left of the sternum, especially in the region the cardiac apex. Such pain may be mild or moderate, is usually fleeting, stabbing, or sticking in character, and is unrelated to physical activity. Although it may occasionally radiate to other areas, it is usually localized. This type of pain tends to occur in the highly emotional or tense person and is rarely caused by organic heart disease. 2, record 4, English, - precordial%20pain
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- algie précordiale
1, record 4, French, algie%20pr%C3%A9cordiale
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- douleur précordiale 1, record 4, French, douleur%20pr%C3%A9cordiale
correct, feminine noun
- précordialgie 1, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9cordialgie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il faut penser à des algies précordiales lorsqu'un sujet se plaint de douleurs subites et de courte durée, survenant sans cause apparente (et notamment en dehors de tout effort, ou de toute marche), siégeant en un point précis de l'hémithorax gauche - le plus souvent au niveau de la pointe du cœur-, à type de pincement ou de piqûre d'aiguille, sans irradiation et sans angoisse. 1, record 4, French, - algie%20pr%C3%A9cordiale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «algie précordiale» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 2, record 4, French, - algie%20pr%C3%A9cordiale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-10-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Bones and Joints
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- arthralgia
1, record 5, English, arthralgia
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- joint pain 2, record 5, English, joint%20pain
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pain in a joint. 1, record 5, English, - arthralgia
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "arthralgia" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 3, record 5, English, - arthralgia
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Os et articulations
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- arthralgie
1, record 5, French, arthralgie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- douleur articulaire 1, record 5, French, douleur%20articulaire
correct, feminine noun
- algie articulaire 2, record 5, French, algie%20articulaire
correct, feminine noun
- polyarthralgie 3, record 5, French, polyarthralgie
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Arthralgie» est un terme médical qui signifie douleur articulaire. Beaucoup de médecins utilisent ce terme lorsqu'il y a de la douleur dans une ou plusieurs articulations sans toutefois qu'il y ait de signe d'arthrite (inflammation des articulations). 4, record 5, French, - arthralgie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «arthralgie» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 3, record 5, French, - arthralgie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Huesos y articulaciones
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- artralgia
1, record 5, Spanish, artralgia
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dolor de una articulación como el codo, rodilla, hombro, [...] 2, record 5, Spanish, - artralgia
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-09-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- chest pain
1, record 6, English, chest%20pain
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- thoracic pain 2, record 6, English, thoracic%20pain
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most commonly, chest pain is related to ischemic heart disease, pleurisy, musculoskeletal disorders, esophageal dysfunction, and pericardial disease. 3, record 6, English, - chest%20pain
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- douleur thoracique
1, record 6, French, douleur%20thoracique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- algie thoracique 2, record 6, French, algie%20thoracique
correct, feminine noun
- thoracalgie 3, record 6, French, thoracalgie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les douleurs thoraciques [... ] peuvent être d'origine pariétale [...] ou être au contraire symptomatiques d'une affection pulmonaire, pleurale ou cardio-vasculaire de pronostic sévère. [...] Les douleurs thoraciques d'origine pariétale sont ostéo-articulaires ou [...] [neuro-musculaires]. 4, record 6, French, - douleur%20thoracique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "douleur thoracique" a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 5, record 6, French, - douleur%20thoracique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- dolor torácico
1, record 6, Spanish, dolor%20tor%C3%A1cico
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- radicular pain
1, record 7, English, radicular%20pain
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- root pain 2, record 7, English, root%20pain
correct
- radiculalgia 1, record 7, English, radiculalgia
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "radicular pain" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 3, record 7, English, - radicular%20pain
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- douleur radiculaire
1, record 7, French, douleur%20radiculaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- radiculalgie 1, record 7, French, radiculalgie
correct, feminine noun
- algie radiculaire 1, record 7, French, algie%20radiculaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Douleur due à la souffrance d'une racine nerveuse, qui irradie vers le territoire de celle-ci. 2, record 7, French, - douleur%20radiculaire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «douleur radiculaire» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 3, record 7, French, - douleur%20radiculaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- radiculalgia
1, record 7, Spanish, radiculalgia
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- dolor radicular 1, record 7, Spanish, dolor%20radicular
correct, masculine noun
- algia radicular 1, record 7, Spanish, algia%20radicular
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-02-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- pain
1, record 8, English, pain
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The distressing sensation excited by noxious stimuli of sufficient intensity acting on nerve-endings. 1, record 8, English, - pain
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pain may be of central nervous origin or psychogenic. 1, record 8, English, - pain
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- douleur
1, record 8, French, douleur
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sensation anormale et pénible résultant de la stimulation des terminaisons nerveuses. 1, record 8, French, - douleur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle peut être d'origine nerveuse centrale ou psychique. 1, record 8, French, - douleur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «douleur» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 1, record 8, French, - douleur
Record 8, Key term(s)
- algie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- dolor
1, record 8, Spanish, dolor
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-02-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- neck pain
1, record 9, English, neck%20pain
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- cervicodynia 2, record 9, English, cervicodynia
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Musculoskeletal pain in the posterior neck area between the base of the skull and the shoulder. 1, record 9, English, - neck%20pain
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cervicalgie
1, record 9, French, cervicalgie
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- algie cervicale 2, record 9, French, algie%20cervicale
correct, feminine noun
- nuqualgie 2, record 9, French, nuqualgie
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Douleur dans le cou et la nuque. 1, record 9, French, - cervicalgie
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La pratique s'est établie de ne parler de cervicalgie que pour les douleurs postérieures et postérolatérales du cou, à l'exclusion des douleurs antérieures viscérales, oesophagiennes, trachéales, thyroïdiennes ou autres. 3, record 9, French, - cervicalgie
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-01-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- neurologically-based pain 1, record 10, English, neurologically%2Dbased%20pain
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- algie d’origine neurologique 1, record 10, French, algie%20d%26rsquo%3Borigine%20neurologique
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Psychology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- growing pain 1, record 11, English, growing%20pain
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- algie de croissance 1, record 11, French, algie%20de%20croissance
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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