digestive upset
[/dɪˈdʒɛstɪv ˈʌpˌsɛt/]
nounpl: digestive upsets
distúrbio digestivo
1. a disorder or disruption of the digestive system characterized by discomfort, indigestion, or gastrointestinal distress
After eating the spicy food, she experienced a digestive upset that lasted for hours.
Depois de comer a comida apimentada, ela teve um distúrbio digestivo que durou horas.
2. temporary gastrointestinal problems such as bloating, nausea, or stomach pain
The digestive upset caused by food poisoning sent him to the hospital.
O distúrbio digestivo causado pela intoxicação alimentar o levou ao hospital.
In Brazil, 'digestive upset' is frequently discussed in casual conversation and often attributed to spicy food, stress, or water quality. Brazilians commonly use informal expressions like 'problema de barriga' in everyday speech. In the USA, this term is used medically and colloquially to describe temporary gastrointestinal discomfort, often self-treated with over-the-counter remedies.
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