Understanding Health: Symptoms, Injuries, and Conditions

This article provides a list of 50 commonly used words and phrases related to symptoms, injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions, complete with example sentences and brief definitions.

No.	Word/Phrase	Example Sentence	Definition
1	Pain	"She felt a sharp pain in her back."	A physical discomfort caused by illness or injury.
2	Headache	"I have a severe headache."	Pain in the head.
3	Fever	"He has a high fever and needs to rest."	An abnormally high body temperature.
4	Nausea	"She experienced nausea after the boat trip."	A feeling of wanting to vomit.
5	Dizziness	"Standing up too quickly can cause dizziness."	A sensation of spinning and loss of balance.
6	Fatigue	"After the long journey, she felt fatigue."	Extreme tiredness.
7	Cough	"A persistent cough may need medical attention."	A sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs.
8	Sore throat	"A sore throat can be a symptom of a cold."	Pain in the throat area.
9	Runny nose	"Allergies can cause a runny nose."	Excess nasal mucus discharge.
10	Sneezing	"Sneezing is often caused by dust or pollen."	A sudden involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth.
11	Bruise	"She got a bruise on her knee from falling."	A mark on the skin caused by bleeding under the skin.
12	Cut	"He had a cut on his finger."	An injury caused by a sharp object.
13	Burn	"Be careful not to get a burn while cooking."	An injury caused by exposure to heat or flame.
14	Fracture	"She suffered a fracture in her arm from the fall."	A break in a bone.
15	Sprain	"He sprained his ankle playing soccer."	An injury to a ligament caused by tearing or stretching.
16	Swelling	"Apply ice to reduce the swelling."	An enlargement of a body part caused by fluid accumulation.
17	Rash	"The rash on his skin was itchy."	An area of reddened, irritated skin.
18	Itch	"The mosquito bite started to itch."	An uncomfortable sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.
19	Bleeding	"Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."	The flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel.
20	Dehydration	"Dehydration can occur if you don't drink enough water."	A condition caused by excessive loss of body water.
21	Insomnia	"Stress can sometimes lead to insomnia."	Difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep.
22	Shortness of breath	"Shortness of breath may indicate a lung problem."	Difficulty in breathing.
23	Chest pain	"Chest pain can be a sign of serious heart conditions."	Discomfort or pain in the chest area.
24	Stomachache	"He had a stomachache after eating too much."	Pain in the stomach or abdominal area.
25	Diarrhea	"Diarrhea can lead to dehydration."	Frequent loose or liquid bowel movements.
26	Constipation	"Lack of fiber can cause constipation."	Difficulty in passing stools.
27	Cold	"She caught a cold and is resting at home."	A common viral infection with symptoms like sneezing and coughing.
28	Flu	"The flu season usually peaks in winter."	An infectious illness caused by the influenza virus.
29	Allergy	"Pollen can trigger allergies in spring."	An immune system response to a foreign substance.
30	Asthma	"Asthma attacks can be triggered by dust."	A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed.
31	Diabetes	"Diabetes affects the body's ability to process sugar."	A chronic condition that affects how the body processes blood sugar.
32	Hypertension	"Hypertension is often related to stress and diet."	High blood pressure.
33	Heart disease	"Heart disease is a leading cause of death."	A range of conditions that affect the heart.
34	Stroke	"A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted."	A medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death.
35	Cancer	"Cancer can develop in almost any part of the body."	A disease in which cells divide uncontrollably.
36	Arthritis	"Arthritis can cause joint pain and stiffness."	Inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness.
37	Depression	"Depression is a serious mental health condition."	A mood disorder causing persistent feelings of sadness.
38	Anxiety	"Anxiety can be overwhelming for some people."	A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry or fear.
39	Obesity	"Obesity is linked to several health problems."	Excessive body fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.
40	Infection	"The wound became infected and required antibiotics."	The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues.
41	Pneumonia	"Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in the lungs."	An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.
42	Covid-19	"Covid-19 is a respiratory illness caused by coronavirus."	A contagious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
43	Migraine	"Migraines can be debilitating for sufferers."	A type of headache characterized by intense pain.
44	Ulcer	"Stress can contribute to the development of ulcers."	A sore that develops on the lining of the stomach.
45	Epilepsy	"Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent seizures."	A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance.
46	Dermatitis	"Dermatitis is a general term for skin inflammation."	An inflammation of the skin.
47	Anemia	"Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells."	A condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells.
48	Kidney stones	"Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys."	Small, hard mineral deposits that form in the kidneys.
49	Hepatitis	"Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver."	An inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection.
50	Hypothyroidism	"Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive."	A condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough hormones.