Explaining Illnesses

Basic human body parts

Common complaints
Common forms of medicines
Getting help
 Common Complaints

Headache Migraine Red Eye

Back Pain Neck Pain / Stiff Neck Stomach-ache

 Bleeding Scratch Bruise Burns

Vomit / Throw up Constipation Diarrhea

(Skin) Rashes
(= difficult to poop) (= liquid poop)
 Fever Sore Throat Cough Runny Nose

Itchy (Muscle) Cramps Sprain Sneezing / Cold / Flu

How medicine enters our body
 Getting Help

Over-the-counter (OTC) Medicine Prescription Medicine

No need to see the doctors
Can be bought anywhere (e.g. supermarket)
Can be used by anyone
Dosage is usually lower (safer)
Example: painkiller (e.g. Panadol)
Must see the doctors first
Can only be bought in pharmacy
Can only be used by one person
Dosage is usually higher (more effective)
Example: cancer medicine
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