Sickness and Symptoms

a heart beat that is very irregular or too fast

She experienced a sudden palpitation while climbing the stairs, causing her to pause and catch her breath.

a very common skin condition that causes one's skin to become dry, red, itchy, and bumpy

the infection and inflammation of air sacs in one's lungs, usually caused by a bacterial infection that makes breathing difficult

After recovering from pneumonia, he followed his doctor's advice to get plenty of rest and stay hydrated.

a serious injury resulting from excessive exposure to severely cold weather or things, causing the freezing of the nose, toes, fingers, etc.

She developed frostbite on her fingers after being outside in the freezing weather for too long.

a medical condition during which mucus accumulates in one's nose, throat, or sinuses and blocks them

She suffered from persistent catarrh, experiencing a constant runny nose and throat irritation.

a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason

Claire's vague malaise of discomfort and unease prompted several visits to specialists.

an instance in which an infectious disease spreads from one individual to another

Public gatherings increased the risk of contagion.

any physical problem that might put one's health in danger

Doctors were unable to determine the underlying malady that caused his fatigue and weakness.

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

There was heavy congestion on the highway during rush hour.

an injury or wound to living tissue, often involving a cut, break, or trauma to the skin

The patient had a small lesion on his forearm.

a lesion or sore on the skin that might bleed or even produce a poisonous substance

The doctor diagnosed her with a peptic ulcer, which was causing severe abdominal pain and discomfort.

any organism that can cause diseases

The laboratory tests confirmed the presence of a bacterial pathogen responsible for the patient's severe food poisoning.

a mild reluctance to do something

She expressed some indisposition to attend the meeting.

a period or round of play in which one team or competitor is actively attacking or competing

The boxer dominated the final bout with swift jabs.

the first person known to have a certain disease, often seen as the starting point of an outbreak

Identifying patient zero is crucial for understanding how an outbreak began.