During her annual checkup, Mrs. L. complains that she has (1) difficulty swallow

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During her annual checkup, Mrs. L. complains that she has (1) difficulty swallowing. Also, she is awakened at night with a feeling of (2) difficulty or painful digestion. She further complains of (3) regurgitation of stomach acid and has been taking Tums and Rolaids. She feels that the (4) medications to neutralize the backflow of acid from her stomach have not been effective. After a thorough examination along with some radiographic procedures, the doctor suspects her symptoms are caused by a (5) part of her stomach herniating up through the opening of the diaphragm 1. __________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________________ 5. __________________________________________________ Mrs. K. recently returned from Haiti where he worked with other volunteers from his church. Their purpose was to help homeless families rebuild their communities. Lately, he complains of (6) no appetite and feeling feverish. He also complains of (7) unpleasant queasy sensations of discomfort in the region of his stomach. Today, he presents tot the clinic, and his doctor notes that the (8) whites of his eyes are not (9) yellow in color. After further examination and a series of blood tests, the doctor suspects that Mr. K suffers from an (10) enlarged liver and show undergo further testing of hepatitis A. 6. ___________________________________________________ 7. ___________________________________________________ 8. ___________________________________________________ 9. ___________________________________________________

Explanation / Answer

1.   Ans- Dysphagia. It is a medical term used for difficulty in swallowing.
2.   Ans- Dyspepsia. It is used for difficult or painful digestion.
3.   Gastroesophageal reflux.It is used for acid reflux that occurs more than twice a week.
4.   Antacid. It is a substance that neutralizes stomach acidity, heartburn, indigestion.
5.   Hiatal hernia . It is used for the opening of hiatus in the diaphragm
6.   Anorexia is used for s a poor appetite or loss of appetite.
7.   Nausea is an unpleasant queasy and discomfort in the region of the upper stomach
8.   Sclera is the white outer layer of the eyeball.
9.   Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes
10.   Hepatomegaly is the abnormal enlargement of the liver.

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