Health problems

What does "off-color" mean?

• Feeling extremely ill

• Looking pale or unwell, but not seriously sick

• Feeling dizzy

• Having a fever

If someone is "under the weather," they are:

• In excellent health

• Feeling ill but not seriously

• Completely healthy

• Experiencing a major injury

If someone has "gone down with" an illness, they:

• Are completely healthy

• Have caught an illness

• Are getting better

• Are in the hospital after surgery

"Hay fever" is:

• A seasonal illness caused by allergies

• A serious disease

• A type of cold

• A painful injury

What is a "black eye"?

• A swollen ankle

• An injury causing bruising around the eye

• An illness that causes dizziness

• An allergic reaction

"Aches and pains" refers to:

• Feeling dizzy

• Minor body discomfort from illness or injury

• A serious injury

• A temperature fluctuation

If someone is "shivery," they are:

• Feeling cold or experiencing chills

• Experiencing dizziness

• Feeling extremely hot

• In excellent health

If you're "burning up," you have:

• A high fever

• A headache

• No symptoms

• A cold

If someone feels "dizzy," they:

• Have a sore throat

• Feel lightheaded or unsteady

• Are sweating excessively

• Are feeling cold

Being "bunged up" means:

• Having a stuffy nose

• Feeling nauseous

• Having trouble sleeping

• Feeling feverish