A contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs
flu
a continuous pain in the head
Headache
a person qualified to treat the diseases and conditions that affect the teeth and gums
dentist
an electromagnetic wave of high energy that is able to pass through to create images of the inside of the body
an X-ray
What to do take if you have a headache?
Take a painkiller
A disease in which your body cannot control the sugar level in the blood.
diabetes
A prolonged pain in someone's back
Backache
a medical doctor who is trained to provide primary healthcare to patients of all kinds
general practitioner
the process of administering a liquid, such as a drug or vaccine, into the body using a syringe and needle
an injection/ a shot
What do you take if you want to maintain overall health and support your bodily functions?
vitamins
The state of being so fat that you are unhealthy.
obesity
It is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that often worsens when you swallow.
a doctor who specializes in the heart and blood vessels, diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions in the areas
cardiologist
a routine, periodic physical tests designed for preventive care
a checkup/ an examination
What to take if you want to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infections?
an antibiotic/ penicillin
A disease which often causes tumours in the body.
cancer
A respiratory condition causing difficulty in breathing.
Asthma
a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating and managing cancer
oncologist
a procedure where a blood sample is taken from the body to be analyzed in a laboratory
a blood test
What to take if you have an allergic reaction like sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, or swelling?
an antihistamine
Infection in the urinary system, causing pain and frequent urination
Urinary Tract Infection
red, irritated skin, often from an allergic reaction or infection
rash
a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of the skin, hair, and nails
dermatologist
a painless, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart as a series of wavy lines
an EKG/ an electrocardiogram
What to take if you want to relieve indigestion and heartburn?
an antacid