Describing Symptoms to a Doctor
Explain symptoms, pain levels, and medical history clearly to receive proper care.
Scenario Goal
You will be able to describe symptoms, durations, and relevant history accurately.
Practice Flow
Start with the keywords that show up most often in this situation.
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Keywords
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How To Say It
Use these natural phrases to sound confident in real situations.
Why it works
This phrase is clear, natural, and easy to use in this situation.
Don't Say This
Common mistakes and how to sound more natural.
I am sick two days.
Say instead
I have been sick for two days.
My head is pain.
Say instead
My head hurts.
I take antibiotic three days.
Say instead
I've been taking antibiotics for three days.
Pain level seven.
Say instead
My pain is a 7 out of 10.
Quick Recap
Keep these points in mind before you start.
Key Takeaways
Situation goal
You will be able to describe symptoms, durations, and relevant history accurately.
Useful phrase
Start with a line like "When did the pain start?".
Stay natural
Use clear, polite wording that matches the context instead of translating too literally.
Key Phrases to Know
- 1
When did the pain start?
- 2
Rate your pain on a scale of 0 to 10.
- 3
Does the pain radiate anywhere?
Cultural Note
就医时务必诚实说出药物、草药和补充剂的使用情况；在西方医疗体系里，这些信息会直接影响处方和紧急处理，隐瞒可能导致严重后果。
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