Describing Symptoms

Ho un dolore forte e continuo allo stomaco che è iniziato all'improvviso ieri sera.

I have a strong, continuous pain in my stomach that started suddenly yesterday evening.

💡 Use this to specify the location, type, and onset of your pain.

Questo fastidio alla gola dura ormai da tre giorni e mi sembra che stia peggiorando.

This throat discomfort has lasted for three days now and it seems to be getting worse.

💡 Useful for explaining how long a minor symptom has been persisting.

Ho misurato la febbre poco fa e la temperatura era piuttosto alta, quasi trentanove gradi.

I measured my fever a short while ago and the temperature was quite high, almost thirty-nine degrees.

💡 Use this to report a precise temperature reading.

Sono allergico all'aspirina e a certi antibiotici, quindi ho bisogno di un farmaco diverso.

I am allergic to aspirin and certain antibiotics, so I need a different medication.

💡 Crucial for preventing dangerous allergic reactions to prescribed medicines.

Prendo regolarmente questa medicina per la pressione, ma non so se possa fare interazione.

I take this blood pressure medication regularly, but I don't know if it might interact.

💡 Ask this to check for potential drug interactions with new treatments.

Il medico mi ha consigliato di rimanere a riposo assoluto per almeno tre giorni.

The doctor advised me to stay on complete rest for at least three days.

💡 Use this to explain the professional medical advice you have received.

Vorrei qualcosa di efficace per calmare il mal di testa, che è molto forte.

I would like something effective to soothe my headache, which is very strong.

💡 A polite conditional request to ask a pharmacist for pain relief.

Bisogna che io prenda questa medicina prima dei pasti oppure a stomaco vuoto?

Must I take this medicine before meals or on an empty stomach?

💡 A common way to ask about dosage instructions using the subjunctive.

Ho una tosse secca e insistente che non mi fa dormire bene durante la notte.

I have a dry, persistent cough that does not let me sleep well during the night.

💡 Describes the type of cough and its impact on your sleep.

Mi sento molto debole e ho una forte nausea che mi tormenta da stamattina.

I feel very weak and have severe nausea that has been tormenting me since this morning.

💡 Combines descriptions of general weakness and specific stomach symptoms.