English sentences for health and the doctor: 100 examples

13. I'd like to see a doctor, please.
14. Is the doctor available this afternoon?
15. Is it urgent?
16. I need an appointment as soon as possible.
17. Can I see a female doctor?
18. I'm a new patient.
19. How long will I have to wait?
20. Do I need to bring anything?
21. Can I book a video consultation?
22. I need to cancel my appointment.

23. What seems to be the problem?
24. When did it start?
25. It started two days ago.
26. It hurts when I swallow.
27. The pain comes and goes.
28. It's worse at night.
29. I've been feeling tired all the time.
30. I'm allergic to penicillin.
31. I'm not taking any other medicine.
32. Do I need any tests?
33. Is it serious?
34. How long will it take to get better?
35. Should I stay off work?
36. Do I need to come back for a check-up?

37. Could you give me something for a cough?
38. Do I need a prescription for this?
39. How often should I take these?
40. Take one tablet twice a day after meals.
41. Should I take it with food?
42. Are there any side effects?
43. Can I take this with my other medicine?
44. Finish the whole course of antibiotics.
45. Keep it out of the reach of children.
46. This cream should help with the rash.
47. I've run out of my blood pressure tablets.
48. Is there a cheaper version of this medicine?

49. I've cut my finger.
50. I think I've sprained my ankle.
51. I fell off my bike.
52. I burnt my hand on the stove.
53. It's bleeding a lot.
54. Call an ambulance!
55. Is anyone here a doctor?
56. He's fainted.
57. She's having trouble breathing.
58. Where's the nearest hospital?
59. Don't move. Help is on the way.
60. Does anyone have a first aid kit?

61. I'm trying to eat more vegetables.
62. I drink at least two litres of water a day.
63. I've cut down on sugar.
64. I walk for thirty minutes every day.
65. I should get more sleep.
66. I gave up smoking last year.
67. I've started doing yoga to manage stress.
68. I try not to eat late at night.
69. I have a health check-up every year.
70. I'm trying to lose a bit of weight.
71. Regular exercise gives me more energy.
72. Too much screen time gives me headaches.

73. Are you all right? You look pale.
74. How are you feeling today?
75. I hope you feel better soon.
76. Get well soon!
77. You should see a doctor.
78. You should get some rest.
79. Do you need anything from the pharmacy?
80. Take it easy for a few days.
81. Is your father feeling any better?
82. Call me if you need anything.
83. I'm sorry to hear you've been ill.
84. Don't worry, it's nothing serious.

85. I've got toothache.Note: In British English, toothache is often used without a. "A toothache" is also correct.
86. My gums bleed when I brush my teeth.
87. I need a filling.
88. I need to get my eyes tested.
89. I can't read things that are far away.
90. I wear glasses for reading.
91. I'd like to try contact lenses.
92. My eyes get tired after a day at the computer.

93. I've been really stressed lately.
94. I haven't been sleeping well.
95. I need a break.
96. Talking to someone really helps.
97. It's OK not to be OK.
98. I feel anxious before exams.
99. I take a few deep breaths when I'm nervous.
100. Looking after your mind is as important as looking after your body.

• Wrong: I am having fever since yesterday.

  Right: I've had a fever since yesterday.

  Use the present perfect with since, and add a.

• Wrong: My head is paining.

  Right: My head hurts. / I have a headache.

  In English, pain is a noun. The verb is hurt.

• Wrong: I am suffering from cold.

  Right: I have a cold.

  Have a cold is the everyday phrase, and cold needs a.

• Wrong: The doctor gave me three medicines.

  Right: The doctor gave me three kinds of medicine.

  Medicines is possible, but most speakers say medicine, tablets or kinds of medicine.

Describe the last time you were ill in about one minute: how you felt, what you did and how long it took to get better.

• Use the past simple: I felt, I went, the doctor said.
• Use have for symptoms: I had a cough.
• End with what you learned or would do differently.

Preparing for IELTS? Try these Part 1 style questions

IELTS Speaking Part 1 lasts 4 to 5 minutes, and the examiner asks general questions about familiar topics such as home, family, work, studies and interests (ielts.org). Answer each question below in two or three sentences, using phrases from this page.

1. What do you do to stay healthy?
2. Do you exercise regularly?
3. Is it easy to see a doctor where you live?
4. Do you think people today are healthier than in the past?

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