Health vocabulary Illnesses (sicknesses) & remedies (cures)

Sore throat My throat is sore I have a sore throat

cough Remedy: cough drops or cough syrup

What’s wrong with your Nose? I have allergies: I’m sneezing a lot. My nose itches. I have a cold: My nose is running. My nose is stuffy

Bloody nose or Nose bleed Watch this instructional video: w-to-Treat-A- Nosebleed.htm

What did the video say to do First: __________________________________ _________________________________ Second: __________________________________ _________________________________ If the bleeding does not stop: __________________________________

Head My head hurts I have a headache Migraine : a severe headache ----When did it start? ----It started about an hour ago

How often do you get them? ( the pains/aches) (headaches) (stomachaches) (Toothaches) (Earaches) I get them (once) a (month) (twice) a (year) (three times) a (day)

Stomach: I have a stomach ache. My stomach hurts, I have cramps (pains) My stomach hurts, I feel nauseous: I’m going to throw up (vomit)

Eyes My eyes hurt I can’t see well. You may need glasses If your eyes are red or itchy you may need eye drops

Fever High temperature on the thermometer In the US, a fever is above 98.6 ˚ Farenheit (37 ˚ Celsius)

Chills Your body feels very cold, but you may have a fever, or your head feels hot Shivering (verb) tiritando

Rash Red, itchy bumps Irritated skin

Flu Many symptoms: fever, chills, backaches, sore throat, runny nose

Dizzy You feel light-headed and may faint

Broken bone Patient: I think my leg is broken. Doctor: OK Let’s take some x-rays Cast crutches

Sprained ankle or wrist Strained the ligaments in one of your joints Needs to be rested and wrapped in a bandage

Cures/Remedies Get an injection/shot Swallow pills, tablets or capsules Rub in a cream or ointment Use drops Drink liquid medicine

Cut Needs to be cleaned out, and covered with a bandaid A deep cut may need stitches

ankle arm belly- button chest/breast chin hand head heel hip knee toes waist wrist ear elbow eye fingers foot thigh leg mouth nose neck shin shoulder