Health Problem

Do you feel pain? Did you get hurt? Are you sick or ill? Let’s discuss some of the common health problem!

Fever Demam Sore ears Sakit telinga

Cough Batuk Sore throat Radang tenggorokan
Cold Pilek Injury Cedera
Stomachache Sakit perut Wound Terluka / luka
Headache Sakit kepala Dizzy Pusing
Toothache Sakit gigi Rash Ruam
Backache / back pain Sakit punggung Sprue Sariawan
Sore eyes Sakit mata Diarrhea Diare

How to tell you are having a health problem :

 I have ___________________
1. I have back pain.
2. I have toothache
3. I have diarrhea
 I got ___________________
1. I got wound
2. I got injury
3. I got a cut on my finger
 I catch a cold / I am cathing a cold
 I sprained my ankle.
 I am dizzy

What should you do if you have health problems?

1. Go to the hospital
2. See a doctor
3. Go to the school clinic
4. Tell your parents
5. Go home
6. Take a rest
7. Drink a lot of water
8. Eat nutritious food
9. Drink your medicine regularly
10. Apply the ointment
11. Clean the wound
12. Bandage the wound
13. Cover the wound with band-aid
DIALOGUE

Conversation 1

Ana : Dinda, what’s wrong?

Dinda : I have stomachache, Ana.

Ana : It must be hurt so bad. You should go to the school clinic.

Dinda : I think so. Can you accompany me?

Ana : Sure, let’s go!

Conversation 2

Toni : Tini, you look so pale.

Tini : Really? I’m not feeling well since this morning, Toni. I think I catch a cold.

Toni : You should go home and rest.

Tini : Yes, my mother is on the way to pick me up.

Toni : What a relief. Get well soon, Tini.

Tini : Thanks, Toni.

Conversation 3

Dom : Why are you crying Sam?

Sam : I got wound while cutting the tree branches. Look!

Dom : Oh no! You’re bleeding a lot. We should get you a help.

Sam : I am so scared and panic. I don’t know what to do.

Dom : Don’t worry. I’ll take you to the E.R.

Sam : Will I get stitches?

Dom : Don’t think about it. Let’s cover your wound first to stop the bleeding.

Sam : Here, use my towel. It’s fresh and clean.

Dom : Nice. Hold on, it’ll be hurt a little bit.

Sam : Ouch! Man, that’s hurt!

Sam : Oh, there’s a taxi. Taxi!