Common Medical Conditions

noun a common skin condition that causes pimples and blemishes

• Acne is a common skin condition that affects many teenagers during puberty.
• I hate dealing with acne breakouts before a big event.
• Ugh, my face is covered in zits. I can't stand this acne!
• The company is facing an 'acne' of problems that need to be addressed immediately.

adjective a word that describes a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'constipated' describes a person who is experiencing difficulty in passing stool

• The patient is experiencing discomfort due to being constipated.
• I can't eat anymore, I feel so constipated.
• Ugh, I'm so backed up, I must be constipated.
• The traffic congestion was so bad, it felt like the city was constipated.

noun a condition in which there is difficulty in digesting food

• The patient complained of severe indigestion after eating a heavy meal.
• I always get indigestion when I eat too fast.
• I had mad indigestion after eating that greasy burger.
• Dealing with that difficult client gave me a bad case of indigestion.

noun a medical condition characterized by the backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus, often causing symptoms like heartburn and regurgitation

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a chronic condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus.
• I have to be careful with what I eat because of my gastroesophageal reflux disease.
• My stomach feels like it's on fire thanks to my gastroesophageal reflux disease.
• Dealing with gastroesophageal reflux disease is like having a constant volcano in your chest.

noun A-fib is a shortened term for atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heart rhythm.

adjective In medical terminology, 'a-fib' is commonly used as an adjective to describe conditions or treatments related to atrial fibrillation.

preposition The term 'a-fib' can also function as a preposition when used in phrases like 'in a-fib' to indicate the state of being in atrial fibrillation.

• Atrial fibrillation, commonly known as a-fib, is a type of irregular heartbeat that can increase the risk of stroke.
• My grandma was diagnosed with a-fib last year, but she's managing it well with medication.
• I heard John had a-fib, but he's doing alright now after getting a pacemaker.
• Dealing with a-fib in my personal life has taught me to appreciate the moments of calm and regularity.