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Vocabulary: Ailments, Symptoms, and Injuries

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Understanding the vocabulary for ailments, symptoms, and injuries is essential for describing health problems, talking to doctors, or simply understanding how people feel. This guide provides a comprehensive list of terms related to health issues.


Common Ailments (Illnesses)

  1. Cold – A mild viral infection causing sneezing, a runny nose, and sore throat.
  2. Flu (Influenza) – A viral infection with fever, chills, and body aches.
  3. Fever – A high body temperature.
  4. Cough – A sudden release of air from the lungs.
  5. Allergy – A reaction to substances like pollen or food.
  6. Asthma – Difficulty breathing due to inflamed airways.
  7. Diabetes – A condition where the body cannot control blood sugar levels.
  8. High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) – Elevated pressure in the arteries.
  9. Headache – Pain in the head or forehead.
  10. Stomachache – Pain in the abdomen or stomach.
  11. Toothache – Pain in a tooth or gums.
  12. Earache – Pain inside the ear.
  13. Sore Throat – Pain or irritation in the throat.
  14. Chickenpox – A viral infection with itchy spots or blisters.
  15. Migraine – Severe headaches often accompanied by nausea or sensitivity to light.

Symptoms (Signs of Illness)

  1. Runny Nose – Excess mucus from the nose.
  2. Congestion – A stuffed or blocked nose.
  3. Nausea – Feeling like vomiting.
  4. Vomiting – Throwing up food or liquid.
  5. Dizziness – Feeling lightheaded or unsteady.
  6. Fatigue – Extreme tiredness.
  7. Sweating – Excess moisture on the skin.
  8. Chills – Feeling cold without reason, often with shivering.
  9. Rash – Red, itchy spots on the skin.
  10. Itching – Uncomfortable skin irritation.
  11. Cramps – Sudden, sharp muscle pain.
  12. Shortness of Breath – Difficulty breathing.
  13. Swelling – An increase in size or puffiness in an area.
  14. Loss of Appetite – Not feeling hungry.
  15. Blurred Vision – Seeing unclear or distorted images.

Injuries

  1. Cut – A break in the skin caused by something sharp.
  2. Bruise – A blue or purple mark on the skin from impact.
  3. Sprain – Injury to a ligament, often in the ankle or wrist.
  4. Strain – Injury to a muscle or tendon.
  5. Burn – Damage caused by heat or fire.
  6. Fracture – A broken bone.
  7. Dislocation – A bone forced out of its normal position.
  8. Scratch – A light cut on the surface of the skin.
  9. Blister – A bubble on the skin filled with fluid, often from friction.
  10. Splinter – A small piece of wood or metal stuck in the skin.
  11. Concussion – A brain injury from a blow to the head.
  12. Nosebleed – Bleeding from the nose.
  13. Bite – A wound caused by an animal or insect.
  14. Sting – A painful wound caused by an insect like a bee or wasp.
  15. Sunburn – Skin damage caused by too much sun exposure.

Medical Vocabulary

  1. Prescription – A note from a doctor for medication.
  2. Diagnosis – Identifying a disease or problem.
  3. Treatment – Steps to cure or manage an illness.
  4. First Aid – Immediate care for injuries or emergencies.
  5. Injection/Shot – Medicine delivered through a needle.
  6. Bandage – Material used to cover a wound.
  7. Antibiotics – Medicine to fight infections.
  8. Painkillers – Medicine to reduce pain.
  9. Thermometer – Tool to measure body temperature.
  10. X-ray – A picture of bones or internal organs.

🗣️ Common Phrases to Describe Health Issues

  1. “I feel dizzy.”
  2. “I have a headache.”
  3. “My stomach hurts.”
  4. “I think I have a fever.”
  5. “My ankle is swollen.”
  6. “I can’t stop coughing.”
  7. “I have a rash on my arm.”

✨ Practice Questions

  1. What would you do if you got a blister while walking?
  2. Name three symptoms of a cold.
  3. What’s the difference between a sprain and a fracture?
  4. What do you call medicine given by injection?

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