* 14 Well-being, Health, Medicine (p.4 of 6)
14.16 When you have a stinging pain
It stings. Listen A “I feel a sharp pain.” <“There is a burning sensation in my nose when I sneeze violently. It stings. To alleviate it, I use a nasal spray.”>
I’ve got a stinging sensation. Listen <“It looks like my face got burnt by the sun. I’ve got a stinging sensation.”>
It burns when I go to the bathroom. Listen A “I feel a sharp pain…” <“It burns when I go to the bathroom. It is so painful I almost cry.”>
It smarts. Listen <“My wound is getting better. It smarts, though.”>
14.17 When you are bleeding
I’m bleeding. Listen <“I’ve got a big wound on the leg. I am bleeding.”>
It won't stop bleeding. Listen <“Look at my wound. It won’t stop bleeding.”>
It keeps bleeding. Listen <“Put some ice on my nose. It keeps bleeding.”>
14.18 When you have a bowel problem
I've got diarrhea. Listen <“I guess, I drank some unclean water. I’ve got diarrhea.”>
I’m constipated. Listen <“I need a laxative. I am constipated.”>
14.19 When you have an allergy
I’m allergic to pollen. Listen <“Usually, I’m not well in spring. I am allergic to pollen.”>
I’m allergic to dust. Listen <“Please, don’t turn the vacuum cleaner on while I’m here. I am allergic to dust.”>
I’m allergic to chocolate. Listen <“Thank you for the birthday cake. I can’t eat it, though. I am allergic to chocolate.”>
I’m allergic to strawberries. Listen <“I can’t eat several fruits. In particular, I am allergic to strawberries.”>
I can't have chocolate. Listen <“I am allergic to cocoa. I can’t have chocolate.”>
I can't eat strawberries. Listen <“Due to my allergy, I can hardly eat nuts. Also, I can’t eat strawberries.”>
I can't drink milk. Listen <“I can’t drink milk. I’m lactose intolerant.”>
I can't have dairy products. Listen <“I can’t have dairy products. Especially, I can’t eat ice cream.”>
My allergy is acting up. Listen “I need to take my pills. My allergy is acting up.”>
I feel feverish. Listen <“I feel feverish. I’m hypersensitive to peanuts.”>
I get the chills. Listen <“I get the chills. My eyes are red. I am allergic to airborne toxins produced by various plants.”>
14.20 When you have a lump
I have a lump here. Listen A “There is a swelling in this place.” <“Look, I have a lump here.”>
14.21 When you have a particular disease
I have asthma. Listen <“I must avoid allergens. I have asthma.”>
I am asthmatic. Listen <“I have shortness of breath. I am asthmatic.”>
I have diabetes. Listen <“I am on a strict diet. I have diabetes.”>
I am diabetic. Listen <“I have to avoid sweets. I am diabetic.”>
14.22 When you have got a trauma
I got hit with a door. Listen <“How did you get that bump on your forehead?” – “I got hit with a door.”>
I got hit with a ball. Listen <“How did you get that black eye?” – “I got hit with a ball.”>
I tripped. Listen <“Why are you limping?” – “I tripped. It was dark in the street. Now my foot hurts.”>
I fell off a bike. Listen <“What happened? Your arm is bandaged.” – “I fell off a bike.”>
I fell down the stairs. Listen <“Why are you walking with a crutch?” – “I fell down the stairs.”>
I was in an accident. Listen <“I was in an accident. My rib is broken. Thank God nobody died.”>
I was in a fight. Listen <“What happened with your face?” – “I was in a fight. The guy was twice larger than I.”>
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