# Speaking Patterns — Health

# === Describing symptoms ===
1|symptom|I have a {headache|sore throat|cough|fever|stomachache|toothache|backache}.
2|symptom|My {head|stomach|back|throat|knee|shoulder} {hurts|is sore|is killing me|has been aching}.
3|symptom|I've been feeling {tired|dizzy|nauseous|run down|weak|exhausted} {for a few days|since yesterday|all week|lately}.
4|symptom|I think I'm coming down with {a cold|the flu|something|a stomach bug}.

# === Asking about health ===
5|asking|How are you {feeling|holding up|doing|recovering}?
6|asking|Are you {feeling better|alright|okay|getting any better}?
7|asking|Have you {seen a doctor|taken any medicine|been to a clinic|gotten tested}?

# === Talking about lifestyle ===
8|lifestyle|I {exercise|go to the gym|run|swim|do yoga} {every day|three times a week|on weekends|regularly}.
9|lifestyle|I try to {eat healthy|drink more water|get enough sleep|stay active|reduce stress}.
10|lifestyle|I'm trying to {lose weight|quit smoking|sleep more|cut down on sugar|exercise more}.

# === Advice / care ===
11|advice|You should {get some rest|see a doctor|drink lots of water|take it easy|stay home today}.
12|advice|Get well {soon|fast|quickly}! Take {care of yourself|some time off|it easy|your meds}.
