Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Sickness and Symptoms

the feeling of discomfort in the stomach, often with the urge to vomit

a feeling of extreme tiredness that is usually caused by physical or mental overwork or exercise

a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning

a medical condition in which body waste turns to liquid and comes out frequently

a physical condition in which a part of the body becomes swollen, painful, and red as a result of an infection or injury

an illness, often a minor one

a harmful state in which the body has lost a lot of water

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

the virus that causes a very dangerous disease called AIDS, transmitted through blood or sexual activity

a sudden and unexpected start or return of a medical problem

an area with a high number of infected people where strict public health rules are applied to control the spread of infection