Illustration depicting various common ailments like headache, cold, and sunburn, useful for English language health education.

 Navigating Everyday Ailments: An English Learner's Guide

  headache

  earache

  toothache

  stomachache

  backache

 

  sore throat

  fever/ temperature

  cold

  cough

10   infection

 

11   rash

12   insect bite

13   sunburn

14   stiff neck

15   runny nose

16   bloody nose

17   cavity

18   blister

19   wart

20   (the) hiccups

21   (the) chills

 

22   cramps

23 diarrhoea

24   chest pain

25   shortness of breath

26   laryngitis

 

 

Understanding Common Ailments in English

 

Welcome to our lesson on common ailments and health issues in English. This guide is designed to help English learners understand and articulate various common health conditions. Knowing these terms can be crucial in everyday life, especially when seeking medical advice or explaining symptoms.

Common Ailments and Usage in Sentences

 

  1. Headache: Pain in the head.

    • "I have a terrible headache today."
  2. Earache: Pain in the ear.

    • "She's suffering from an earache."
  3. Toothache: Pain in a tooth.

    • "He can't eat because of his toothache."
  4. Stomachache: Pain in the stomach.

    • "I got a stomachache after dinner."
  5. Backache: Pain in the back.

    • "My backache gets worse after long hours at the desk."
  6. Sore Throat: Pain or irritation in the throat.

    • "A sore throat makes it hard to swallow."
  7. Fever/Temperature: High body temperature indicating illness.

    • "She's in bed with a fever."
  8. Cold: A common viral infection with symptoms like a runny nose.

    • "He caught a cold during the winter."
  9. Cough: A sudden, often repetitive, burst of air from the lungs.

    • "Her cough has been persistent."
  10. Infection: Invasion of the body by harmful organisms.

  • "The wound led to an infection."
  1. Rash: Redness or spots on the skin.
  • "The allergic reaction caused a rash."
  1. Insect Bite: A bite from an insect causing irritation or swelling.
  • "I got an insect bite while hiking."
  1. Sunburn: Red skin caused by too much sun exposure.
  • "He got sunburn on his beach holiday."
  1. Stiff Neck: Difficulty moving the neck due to pain or discomfort.
  • "I woke up with a stiff neck."
  1. Runny Nose: Liquid flowing from the nose.
  • "A runny nose is often a sign of a cold."
  1. Bloody Nose: Bleeding from the nose.
  • "Her bloody nose was caused by dry air."
  1. Cavity: Decay in a tooth.
  • "The dentist found a cavity during my check-up."
  1. Blister: A bubble on the skin filled with liquid.
  • "New shoes often give me blisters."
  1. Wart: A small, hard lump on the skin caused by a virus.
  • "He had a wart removed from his hand."
  1. Hiccups: Involuntary contractions of the diaphragm.
  • "I can't stop these hiccups!"
  1. Chills: Feeling cold with shivering, often due to fever.
  • "The flu left her with chills."
  1. Cramps: Painful muscle contractions.
  • "Leg cramps disturbed her sleep."
  1. Diarrhea: Frequent, loose bowel movements.
  • "Diarrhea can be a symptom of food poisoning."
  1. Chest Pain: Discomfort or pain in the chest area.
  • "Chest pain should never be ignored."
  1. Shortness of Breath: Difficulty breathing.
  • "Asthma can cause shortness of breath."
  1. Laryngitis: Inflammation of the voice box, leading to voice loss.
  • "She lost her voice due to laryngitis."

This lesson provides an overview of common health issues, aiding English learners in expressing and understanding basic medical terms. It's important for effective communication, especially in healthcare settings.

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