KINDS & DEGREES OF PAIN

Compiled by

DRS.Y.E.BUDIYANA, MA TESOL
labour - abdominal – chest - back
shoulder - muscle – period - joint
When expressing pain in English, it’s common to describe the location of
the pain by mentioning the specific body part before the word “pain.” Let’s
take a look at some examples:

After running up the stairs, he suddenly felt a sharp chest pain and had to sit
down immediately.
Maria started experiencing back pain after sitting for long hours at work.
He used topical creams and rest to alleviate muscle pain.
Regular exercises were suggested by the therapist to prevent future shoulder
pain.
5. Lisa visited the doctor due to severe abdominal pain and was diagnosed
with gastritis.
6. Regular physical activity also helps in managing joint pain effectively.
7. She used a heating pad to help relieve the period pain that made it
difficult to concentrate at work.
8. Medical professionals assist in managing labor pains through various
methods including medication or breathing techniques..
PARTS OF HUMAN BODY + ACHE
When expressing pain in English, it’s common to describe the location
of the pain by mentioning the specific body part before the word
“ACHE.” Let’s take a look at some examples:

She misses school today because she wakes up with a severe headache.
After eating at that new restaurant, I have a persistent stomachache.
My sister complains about a toothache; she might have to visit the dentist soon.
I get such a bad backache from sitting at my desk all day without a break.
She suffers from an earache that makes it difficult for her to concentrate on her
studies.
When expressing pain in English, it’s common to describe the location
of the pain by mentioning the specific body part after the word “SORE.”
Let’s take a look at some examples:

I have a sore throat today, which makes it difficult for me to talk.

He has a sore eye due to allergies and it's affecting his vision.
She has a sore arm from lifting heavy boxes at work.
He stops playing soccer because he has a serious sore knee.
She has a sore finger due to a paper cut she got while filing
documents.
My back hurts
When expressing pain in English, it’s common to describe the location
of the pain by mentioning the specific body part followed by “HURT or
HURTS” Let’s take a look at some examples:

My back hurts every time I lift something heavy without proper form.
Whenever I look down at my phone for a long time, my neck hurts.
His right eye hurts since he got soap in it this morning.
After bumping into the door frame, my head hurts quite a bit.
Her arm hurts because she received a vaccine there yesterday..
 When expressing pain in English, there are many ways to do so. Let’s take
a look at some examples:

Tommy has a fever today, making him feel too weak to get out of bed.
Betsy keeps a bottle of water handy because her dry cough bothers her
throughout the day.
Susan constantly reaches for a tissue as her runny nose makes it hard to
concentrate on her work.
Cindy struggles to breathe properly at night due to his stuffy nose.
Steven wakes up with a stiff neck after sleeping in an awkward position.
Dr. Budi, there are two new patients today.

• The first patient • The second patient

• Mr. Brown • Mrs. Smith
• 27 years old • 25 years old
• Teacher • Housewife
• stomachache • backache
Dr. Budi, there are two new patients today.

• The first patient • The second patient

• Mrs. Black • Mrs. Green
• 35 years old • 29 years old
• House wife • Secretary
• Back pain • Headache
Dr. Budi, there are two new patients today.

• The first patient • The second patient

• Mrs. Oyama • Mrs. Williams
• 42 years old • 45 years old
• Secretary • High school teacher
• Chest pain • Backache
Dr. Budi, there are two new patients today.

• The first patient • The second patient

• Mr. Oyama • Mrs. Williams
• 42 years old • 45 years old
• Soldier • High school teacher
• Chest pain • backache