Talking about Sickness and Symptoms: English Vocabulary List

the feeling of discomfort in the stomach, often with the urge to vomit

"The rough sea crossing caused a sudden wave of nausea."

"Motion sickness nausea is caused by a sensory conflict between what the eyes see and what the inner ear's delicate balance system senses."

a feeling of extreme tiredness that is usually caused by physical or mental overwork or exercise

"Extreme fatigue after running."

"Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complex and debilitating condition characterized by extreme"

a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning

"A blister formed on skin."

"A blister is a small pocket of fluid that forms on the skin due to friction"

a medical condition in which body waste turns to liquid and comes out frequently

"The traveler got diarrhea from drinking the dirty water in the village."

"After eating the spoiled food, he suffered from diarrhea and had to stay home from work."

a physical condition in which a part of the body becomes swollen, painful, and red as a result of an infection or injury

"Inflammation caused swelling."

"The doctor noticed significant inflammation around the wound and prescribed an antibiotic cream."

an illness, often a minor one

"His ailment was not serious."

"A psychosomatic ailment is a physical illness caused or significantly aggravated by a mental factor such as stress"

a harmful state in which the body has lost a lot of water

"Severe dehydration can be dangerous if you do not drink enough water."

"Hikers should always carry plenty of water to prevent dehydration during long treks in the summer heat."

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

"Her asthma attack required immediate medication."

"The child had an asthma attack and needed to use his inhaler immediately to breathe properly."

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

"Insomnia kept him awake all night."

"Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is a structured program that helps identify and replace thoughts and behaviors that cause or worsen chronic sleep problems."

the virus that causes a very dangerous disease called AIDS, transmitted through blood or sexual activity

"HIV is a virus that attacks the body's immune system over time."

"HIV is a retrovirus that specifically targets the body's CD4 cells"