What is empacho? Empacho, when related to gastrointestinal problems, is, in a sense, a form of indigestion and one of the most common popular ailments in a Hispanic culture10. For some people it might also be more of a belief and described as a blockage in the stomach and intestines, such as a sticky undigested ball of food or difficult to digest foods. This can lead to symptoms such as pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating, etc. That said, there are several forms of empacho. One of these forms is empacho seco, a “dry” disease. This usually means there is a lack of diarrhea and appetite11. Another form is Empacho Aguado which is its “wet” form. Where there may be diarrhea, fever, etc. There is another version of this disease known as Emapcho Feurte. Which means it’s the “forte” of empacho or, in many translations, “embarrassment.” This form could contain symptoms of both types mentioned previously. However, this particular strain could be much more life-threatening. In addition to affecting the gastrointestinal tract, empacho can also involve the pelvic region of the body. When it affects the pelvic area, it can lead to problems such as vaginitis8. This happens when there is “inflammation of the vagina which can lead to discharge, itching and pain. »12 Symptoms of vaginitis include, but are not limited to, pain during urination, discolored vaginal discharge, and intense vaginal itching. , with this element of conditioning mentioned, this article will focus on empacho as it affects the stomach and intestines, while also looking at the different treatments. How is empacho processed? There are several ways to use empacho from the gastrointestinal tract. can be treated. The...... middle of document ......ters for disease control and prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/tips/folkmedicine.htm. Accessed March 29, 2014.8 Dashe A. Spanish for Health Professionals Notes: Ser, Estar, Empacho9 Jockers, D, Chiropractic Helps Digestive Disorders July 2010 Available at: http://www.naturalnews.com/029164_chiropractic_digestive_disorders.html (accessed in April 2014).10Bogue, H, Popular and conventional medicine, is a collaboration possible? October 2011 Available at: http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Folk+and+conventional+medicine.+is+collaboration+possible%3f-a0270373126 (accessed April 2014).11 Farlex, January 2011 Available at: http: / /medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/empacho (accessed April 2014).12Mayo Clinic Staff, Vaginitis March 2014 Available at: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vaginitis/basics/definition/con- 20022645 (Accessed April 2014).