Across
- 3. esophagitis / Stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus is primarily resulted by lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction
- 5. / An abbreviated word for a condition in which acidic gastric fluid flows backward into the esophagus
- 6. regurgitation / A condition in which food contents flow back into the esophagus (also known as ‘Acid reflux’)
- 9. / Beverly’s BMI is significantly high in relation to her physique which indicates that she has a high amount of body fat, a condition referred to as ________.
- 10. / Health condition where blood sugar levels are elevated, but is not high enough to be diagnosed.
Down
- 1. / A burning sensation within the chest that is a form of indigestion often caused by acid regurgitation present in the esophagus
- 2. pressure / One of Beverly’s vital signs indicates that she has high ____________ due to stress and excessive consumption of junk food
- 4. / Intense localized pain in the chest region and is often described as pressure, squeezing, heaviness, and tightness sensation.
- 7. / Sensation caused by an obstruction of airflow, causing an individual to cough
- 8. / Main component of cigarette