diarreia
1. a medical condition characterized by frequent, loose, and watery bowel movements, often accompanied by abdominal discomfort
The child suffered from diarrhea after eating contaminated food.
A criança sofreu de diarreia após comer comida contaminada.
2. loose or liquid feces discharged from the bowels
The patient complained of persistent diarrhea lasting several days.
O paciente reclamou de diarreia persistente que durou vários dias.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, diarrhea is discussed openly in medical settings but often referred to euphemistically in casual conversation. In Brazil, the term 'diarreia' is used straightforwardly in healthcare, and people may colloquially reference 'tripa suja' (dirty gut). Over-the-counter remedies are widely available in both countries, and it is typically considered a common, temporary condition rather than a serious illness unless prolonged.
NYC Slang
the runs, the squirts, belly troubles
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