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Toothache
Etymology: The word "odontalgia" is formed with Greek roots and means
"toothache". Its lexical components are: odous, odontos (tooth) and algos
(pain), plus the suffix -ia (quality).
Definition: Toothache is pain around the jaw or face. Usually the cause is a
problem with a tooth. The cause of toothache can be irritation of a nerve at
the root, infection, cavities, or loss of a tooth.
What to take for toothache?
Pain can be relieved with pain relievers such as acetaminophen or non-
steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen,
metamizole, or diclofenac. It is advisable to consult with the doctor before
taking them.
Relationship with the health sector: There are some oral disorders that
can cause toothache, such as: Caries, Pulpitis, Periapical abscesses,
Trauma, A wisdom tooth that presses on the gum tissue (causing
pericoronitis) Tooth decay is can largely prevent forever. Oral hygiene,
which helps eliminate plaque. This is related to the sector since it is a
disease treated by a health specialist, we are talking about the specialist in
dentistry (dentists).
Stomachache

Etymology of stomach pain: The word gastralgia, stomach pain, is a


Hellenism formed with the Greek words γαστήρ and ἂλγος. The word
γαστήρ (gastēr) in ancient Greek had the values of "belly", "belly" or
"stomach".
Definition: it is a pain inside the abdomen or the external muscular wall,
which varies from mild and temporary to intense, in which case it requires
medical attention. The classic stomach pain can be framed in what doctors
call in scientific terms an 'epigastralgia'. Its causes can be as varied in
origin and severity as gastroesophageal reflux, even pancreatitis or even
intestinal perforation.
Treatments for abdominal pain: Treatment depends on the cause and
location of the pain. The specialist will be in charge of indicating the most
appropriate treatment after performing physical exams. Some of the
treatments to treat minor problems are usually:
 Antacids in case of stomach pain due to digestion or reflux.
 Antiflatulents that relieve pain caused by gas or diarrhea.
 Antibiotics are used to treat infections.
Relationship with the health sector: this is related to the health sector
since it is a disease treated by doctors, the specialists who treat this
pathology are experts in the digestive system. The Digestive System
specialty is a branch of Medicine that studies the entire digestive tract:
esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, etc. Then you should go
to your gastroenterologist.

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