Visiting the Doctor - Illnesses, Symptoms, and Advice

Vocabulary flashcards covering common medical complaints, their causes, symptoms, and doctor's advice from the 'Visiting the Doctor' worksheet.

A cold 🤧

An illness caused by a virus caught through contact or sneezing, with symptoms including a runny nose, a sore throat, and a cough.

The 'flu 🤒

An illness caused by a virus caught through contact or sneezing, presenting with cold-like symptoms plus a high temperature, aching bones, and an aching head.

Food poisoning 🤢

An illness caused by eating food that is not fresh, characterized by stomach ache, vomiting, and diarrhoea.

Stress 😫

A complaint caused by too many problems (especially at work), resulting in worrying too much, loss of appetite, and insomnia.

A broken arm 🦴

An injury caused by a serious fall (such as off a ladder), resulting in very strong arm pain and an inability to move the hand, requiring hospital care and a plaster cast.

A sprained ankle 🦶

An injury resulting from an unexpected fall (such as when playing football), causing a swollen ankle and an inability to walk.

Hay fever 🌸

An allergic reaction to flowers and plants in summer, characterized by a runny nose and red eyes.

Insomnia 🥱

The inability to sleep, listed as a symptom of stress.

Diarrhoea 🚽

A digestive symptom caused by food poisoning from eating food that is not fresh.

Paracetamol 💊

A medication advised for reducing a high temperature and easing aches associated with the 'flu.

Crutches

Mobility support equipment advised for a patient with a sprained ankle who cannot walk.

Prescription medicine 📋

Medical treatment advised for hay fever to be used alongside staying away from parks and gardens.