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Glossary - Signs and Symptoms

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1. Abdominal Discomfort (Malestar Abdominal)

2.Bleeding (Sangrado)

Any pain or unease in the belly area, between your chest and hips.

The loss of blood from the body due to a cut, injury, or medical condition.

3. Blurred Vision (Visión borrosa )

4.Chills (Escalofríos)

When eyesight becomes unclear or out of focus, making objects look fuzzy or not sharp.

Chills occur when your body regulates its temperature, often from low exposure. They can als indicate that your body is fighting an illness or infection.

5. Cough (Tos)

A forceful push of air that your body uses to clear irritants, mucus and germs out of your airways.

6. Dehydration (Deshidratación)

Dehydration is a condition in which you lose so much body fluid that your body can’t function normally. It occurs when you lose more fluids than you take in

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7. Fever (Fiebre)

A fever is a temporary rise in body temperature. I one part of an overall response from the body's immune system.

8. Headache (Dolor de Cabeza)

A headache is a pain in your head or face that's described as a pressure that's throbbing, const sharp or dull.

9. High blood pressure (Hipertensión)

10. Insomnia (Insomnio)

A chronic condition where the force of blood ag artery walls is consistently too high, genera reading 130/80 mmHg or higher.

Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and not being able to sleep again.

11.Low Hemoglobin (Hemoglobina baja)

Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body, providing energy. Low hemoglobin levels can indicate various conditions, including different types of anemia and cancer.

12. Lower back pain (Dolor lumbar)

A highly common condition affecting the region, caused by strain on muscles, ten structural issues like disc injuries

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13. Muscle cramps (Calambres musculares)

Sudden, involuntary, and painful contractions of a muscle or muscle group, often affecting the lower extremities.

14. Nausea (Náuseas)

Feeling of sickness or discomfort in the stomach that may come with an urge to vomit.

15.Neck stiffnes (Rigidez Cervical)

Neck stiffness is a broad term for anything that makes it hard to move or use your neck. It’s an extremely common symptom of many issues and health conditions.

16.Numbness (Entumecimiento)

Loss of feeling or sensation in a part of the body, often described as “pins and needles.”

17. Runny Nose (Rinorrea)

A condition where mucus (liquid from the nose) flows out of the nose, often due to a cold or allergies.

18.Seizure (Convulsion)

A seizure is a surge of abnormal electrical activity in your brain

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19. Shakiness (Inestabilidad)

Uncontrolled trembling or slight shaking of the or hands.

20. Skin rash (Erupción cutánea)

A rash is an area of skin that has a noticeable change in texture and/or color, and is irritated swollen, itchy and painful.

21. Sore throat (Dolor de garganta)

22. Stomachache (Dolor de estómago)

A sore throat is an inflammation a throat and surrounding area, known

Any pain or discomfort that occurs in the abdomin area - anywhere between your ribs and your pelv

23. Swelling (Hinchazón)

Loss of feeling or sensation in a part of the body, often described as “pins and needles.”

24. Vomiting (Vómito)

25. Weakness (Debilidad)

Vomiting is the involuntary expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth. This occurs when stomach muscles contract strongly, pushing the contents out.

Weakness is defined as a lack of physical strength energy, or power, often characterized by reduced muscle capacity, fatigue, and difficulty performing tasks.

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