Talking about symptoms at the hospital (basic)
I went to the local clinic with cold symptoms. After checking in, the doctor in the examination room asks, 'What brings you in today?' You need to say briefly and accurately where and how you are feeling unwell.
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I don't feel well.
A good first line to say when entering the examination room. You can mention specific symptoms afterward.
I have a headache.
I have a fever.
I have a sore throat.
This area hurts.
A versatile expression used while pointing to the painful area with your hand. You don't need to know the name of the area.
I feel dizzy.
Since yesterday.
A short answer to 'When did it start?' Just 'Since + one point in time' is enough.
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You can express almost all pain with 'I have a + symptom' structure.
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Just replace the symptom noun.
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(However, for feelings like dizzy or nauseous, use 'I feel + adjective.
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- headache — Headache, pain in the head
- fever — Fever
- sore throat — Sore throat, pain in the throat
- dizzy — Dizzy
- cough — Cough