Going to the Doctor

Last month, I went to the doctor because I had the flu. It all started when I caught a cold while walking outside on a very windy day. I was at the Galata Port in Turkey. That same day, after returning to my apartment, I started to feel ill.

The next day, I had more symptoms. My ears hurt, my throat was sore, and I felt very congested. I put on warm clothes, drank special tea, and took some over-the-counter medicine, but nothing helped. The next morning, I felt even worse. I was faint and started coughing a lot. This went on for a week because I was too stubborn to go to the doctor. I have a fear of needles and injections.

Finally, my Turkish friends dragged me to the hospital. The doctor was not happy that I waited so long. He said the only treatment now was to put me on a drip. I cried when the nurse put the drip in. The people in the room looked at me strangely. They couldn't believe a grown woman was crying over a drip. After 30 minutes, the drip was finished, and I felt much better! I paid a small fee and went back to my apartment feeling better than ever.

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This article helps you learn essential vocabulary related to doctor visits and health issues. By exploring terms like flu, symptom, congested, and drip, you will become familiar with the language used in medical contexts and improve your ability to discuss health-related topics.

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