Describing Symptoms

eojebuteo heoriga neomu apaseo byeongwone wasseumnida.

I came to the hospital because my lower back has been hurting a lot since yesterday.

Polite form used when speaking to medical staff.

eojebuteo konmuri gyesok nago momi euseureuseul chuwoyo.

Since yesterday, my nose keeps running and my body feels chilly.

Neutral, everyday politeness level for describing cold symptoms.

eojetbambuteo mogi butgo gichimi neomu simhae.

Since last night, my throat is swollen and I have a really bad cough.

Casual form to use with a friend or family member.

meoriga apeunde meogeul su inneun dutongyak hana jusigesseoyo?

I have a headache, could you give me some headache medicine?

Polite request when speaking to a pharmacist.

yeori nago apeul ttae meongneun gamgiyak isseoyo?

Do you have cold medicine to take when having a fever and feeling sick?

Standard neutral phrasing to ask for medicine at a pharmacy.

na bap meokgo sohwaga an doeneunde sohwaje isseo?

I have indigestion after eating, do you have any digestive medicine?

Casual register for asking a friend or family member for medicine.

ireon jeungsangi sijakdoen ji eolmana doesyeosseumnikka?

How long has it been since these symptoms started?

Highly polite form a doctor or pharmacist would use with a patient.

eonjebuteo ireoke yeori nago apeugi sijakaesseoyo?

Since when did you start having a fever and feeling sick like this?

Neutral register for asking about someone's symptoms.

hwanjabun, hoksi alleureugiga inneun yagi ttaro isseusimnikka?

Patient, do you happen to have any medication you are allergic to?

Standard polite question used by medical professionals.

jeoneun hangsaengjena jintongjereul meogeumyeon alleureugiga saenggyeoyo.

I get an allergic reaction if I take antibiotics or painkillers.

Explaining medication allergies clearly and neutrally.

hoksi i yageul meogeumyeon dareun bujagyongi isseul su innayo?

By any chance, could there be other side effects if I take this medicine?

Asking a pharmacist about potential issues.

harue se beon, sikhu samsip bune i yageul deusipsio.

Please take this medicine three times a day, thirty minutes after meals.

Standard formal instruction from a doctor or pharmacist.

i yageul deusimyeon jogeum jollil su isseunikka unjeoneun pihaseyo.

You might feel a little sleepy if you take this medicine, so please avoid driving.

A polite warning about side effects and precautions.

oneureun murihaji masigo jibeseo puk swisyeoya hamnida.

You must not overdo it today and should get plenty of rest at home.

Formal medical advice given by a doctor.

yageul jal chaenggyeo meokgo ttatteutan mureul mani masimyeon joayo.

It is good to take your medicine properly and drink a lot of warm water.

Neutral, friendly advice suitable for most situations.

gamgi geollyeosseunikka yak meokgo oneul iljjik jaya hae.

Since you caught a cold, you need to take your medicine and go to sleep early today.

Casual advice given to a close friend or family member.