Symptoms and Treatments

Question 1

Antibiotics

Answer 1

Medicine that kills bacteria and treats infections.

Example: The doctor gave me antibiotics for my throat infection.

Question 2

Backache

Answer 2

Pain in the back.

Example: Sitting all day gave me a backache.

Question 3

Bruise

Answer 3

A dark mark on the skin caused by a hit or bump.

Example: I got a bruise on my leg from playing soccer.

Question 4

Bump

Answer 4

A raised area on the skin, usually from hitting something.

Example: I got a bump on my head when I fell.

Question 5

Cough syrup

Answer 5

A liquid medicine taht helps stop coughing.

Example: I took cough syrup before bed to sleep better.

Question 6

Infection

Answer 6

An illness caused by a bacteria, viruses, or other germs.

Example: The cut got red and swollen because of an infection.

Question 7

Injection

Answer 7

Medicine put into your body using a needle.

Example: I got an injection to protect me from the flu.

Question 8

Insomnia

Answer 8

The problem of not being able to sleep.

Example: Stress gave me insomnia, and I couldn’t sleep all night.

Question 9

Operation

Answer 9

A medical treatment where a doctor cuts the body to fix a problem.

Example: I had an operation to fix my broken arm.

Question 10

Painkillers

Answer 10

Medicine that reduces or stops pain.

Example: She took painkillers after her tooth surgery.

Question 11

Rash

Answer 11

Red or itchy spots on the skin.

Example: He got a rash after eating something bad.

Question 12

Temperature

Answer 12

A measure of how hot your body is; a high temperature usually means fever.

Example: I had a temperature of 39°C, so I stayed home.

Question 13

Vaccination

Answer 13

An injection that protects you from getting a disease.

Example: I got a vaccination for COVID-19 last year.