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Learn English: What you can say when you visit the doctor ABC Education Posted Tue 11 Apr 2017, 9:24am Updated Mon 18 Dec 2017, 3:05pm icon-abc-image

If you are in a lot of pain, you may want to go to the doctor. Image: Pixabay CC What do you say when you are not feeling well and you go to the doctor? How do you talk about your symptoms? Read on to learn more. 'Symptoms' refer to signs we experience when we are not feeling well. Some examples are: Vomiting Toothache Sore throat Headache Fever You may have to make an appointment before you see the doctor. You can say: "I would like to make an appointment to see the doctor." "I'm not feeling well. Can I see the doctor?" If you want to see the doctor you always see, you can say: "I would like to see Dr Smith." "I would like a female doctor if possible." When you see the doctor, you may be asked: "What's the matter?" "Can you describe your symptoms?" "How long have you been feeling this way?" Here are some responses you could use: "I'm in a lot of pain." "I've got a headache that won't go away." (to describe a headache) "I think I'm running a fever." OR "I've got a temperature." (to say that you have a fever) You can also describe how you feel: "I am feeling dizzy." "I'm feeling nauseous." (to describe the feeling of wanting to vomit) "I feel pain in my chest." For daily English language lessons and tips like our Learn English Facebook page.

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