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gut issue

gut issue

1 4.4
A health problem in the stomach or intestines that causes pain
  • noun
  • /ɡʌt ˈɪʃu/
  • Informal
translation icon : problema digestivo
  • Many people suffer from gut issues like bloating and indigestion after eating certain foods.

And we end with advice on how to seek treatment for a gut issue.

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Examples

  • Yet diagnosing gut issues in a non-verbal child is extremely difficult.

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  • I promise you, if you've got gut issues or stress issues post meal, gas and bloating, chew your food more thoroughly.

  • By all means, if a child has genuine gut issues, they should be treated.

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  • I mean, gut issues go undiagnosed even in those who can speak for themselves.

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  • I know firsthand that clearing up my son's gut issues has allowed him to start speaking.

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  • Okay, I'll give you an example of the non-treatment and outright hostility we received from our son's pediatrician regarding his gut issues.

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  • I'm taking it because I've had a lot of, I've had some gut issues that started in Graduate School because I got MRSA and yeah, it's not fun.

  • When her doctor recommended a new diet, she hoped it would help alleviate her gut issues.

  • Stress can often exacerbate gut issues, leading to discomfort and other symptoms.

Synonyms

stomachache
vsgut issue
18 1.3

A pain in the stomach or belly that makes you uncomfortable

is broader and informal rather than naming a single painful symptom
upset stomach
vsgut issue
9 2.6

A mild pain or feeling of sickness in the stomach

is a casual, broader label for various digestive medical problems
gastroenteritis
vsgut issue
  • Specialized
5 5.8

An illness that makes the stomach and intestines sore and causes vomiting and diarrhea

is a general informal term that does not identify a specific disease
gastritis
vsgut issue
  • Specialized
3 4.1

Swelling and soreness of the stomach lining that causes pain and a feeling of sickness

is a broad informal label rather than this specific medical diagnosis
stomach upset
vsgut issue
2 2.6

A mild stomach pain that often makes you feel sick or causes heartburn

is the informal umbrella term for any digestive medical problem
gastrointestinal disorder
vsgut issue
  • Specialized
1 3.7

An illness that affects the stomach and intestines, often from bad food or water

is informal and less technical than this formal medical label
abdominal discomfort
vsgut issue
1 4.4

A pain or uncomfortable feeling in the stomach area

is an informal medical term covering many such digestive complaints

How Severe

gastrointestinal disorder
  • Specialized
1 3.7
gut issue
  • Informal
1 4.4
stomachache
18 1.3

Surface Forms

gut issue singular
gut issues plural

Morphology

gut + issue

This is a transparent compositional noun phrase: 'gut' (the digestive organs/stomach) + 'issue' (a problem) yields a problem of the digestive system. The sense is directly derivable from the constituents and matches common cross-linguistic patterns for '[body-part] issue', so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.

Etymology

Gut issue names a problem in the gut, the stomach and intestines. So it means a 'digestive problem' such as stomach pain or an upset stomach.