How to describe medical symptoms in English?
食物中毒 — Food Poisoning
旅行中疑似食物中毒就医 This scene includes 21 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 医生.
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Food Poisoning Visit · 食物中毒就诊
basicI've been vomiting and having diarrhea since last night. I think I got food poisoning from a restaurant.
从昨晚开始一直在呕吐和腹泻。我觉得在餐厅吃的东西有问题导致食物中毒。
I'm sorry to hear that. What did you eat, and how many hours later did symptoms start?
很遗憾。你吃了什么?症状是吃后几小时开始的?
I had raw oysters at a seafood restaurant around 7 PM. I started feeling sick around midnight.
晚上7点左右在海鲜餐厅吃了生蚝。大概半夜开始感觉不舒服。
Raw shellfish is a common source of food poisoning. How many times have you vomited? And are you able to keep any fluids down?
生贝壳类是食物中毒的常见来源。你吐了几次?能喝进去水吗?
I've vomited about six times. I can't keep anything down, not even water.
吐了大约六次。什么都喝不下去,连水都不行。
You're dehydrated. I'm going to start IV fluids and give you anti-nausea medication. I'll also run a stool test to check for specific bacteria.
你脱水了。我要给你挂点滴并用止吐药。我还会做粪便检查看看是否有特定细菌。
Is food poisoning dangerous? I'm worried.
食物中毒危险吗?我很担心。
Most cases resolve in 1 to 3 days. The main risk is dehydration, which we're treating now. You should start feeling better within 24 hours with fluids and rest.
大多数情况1到3天就好了。主要风险是脱水,我们正在治疗。补液和休息后你应该在24小时内感觉好转。
What can I eat once the vomiting stops?
呕吐停了以后能吃什么?
Start with the BRAT diet — bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. Small sips of clear fluids. Avoid dairy, fatty foods, and caffeine for a few days.
从BRAT饮食开始——香蕉、米饭、苹果酱和吐司。小口喝清淡液体。几天内避免乳制品、油腻食物和咖啡因。
Severe Food Poisoning Hospitalization · 严重食物中毒住院
intermediateYour lab results show you have a Salmonella infection. Given your severe dehydration and high fever, I recommend we admit you for observation and IV antibiotics.
检查结果显示你感染了沙门氏菌。鉴于严重脱水和高烧,我建议住院观察并接受静脉抗生素治疗。
How long would I need to stay in the hospital?
需要住多久?
Probably 2 to 3 days. We need to get your fluids back to normal and make sure the infection is responding to antibiotics.
大概2到3天。我们需要让你的体液恢复正常,确保感染对抗生素有反应。
I'm traveling alone. Can I make phone calls to let my family know?
我是独自旅行的。能打电话告诉家人吗?
Of course. We also have a social worker who can help with any practical issues — like contacting your embassy or travel insurance company.
当然。我们也有社工可以帮忙处理实际问题——比如联系大使馆或旅行保险公司。
I'm worried about the cost of hospitalization. I have travel insurance, but I'm not sure what it covers.
我担心住院费用。我有旅行保险但不确定包含什么。
Our billing team can contact your insurance company directly. In the meantime, focus on getting better. Health comes first.
我们的计费团队可以直接联系你的保险公司。现在先专心养好。健康第一。
Thank you. Will I be able to continue my trip after this?
谢谢。之后还能继续旅行吗?
Most likely, yes. After discharge, take it easy for a few days. I'll give you a letter for your airline if you need to change flights.
很可能可以。出院后休息几天。如果需要改签航班,我会给你开一份航空公司用的信函。
Is there anything I should do to prevent this from happening again?
有什么方法可以预防再次发生吗?
Avoid raw or undercooked seafood and meat. Eat at busy, well-reviewed restaurants. Wash your hands frequently. And be cautious with street food in areas with lower food safety standards.
避免生的或未煮熟的海鲜和肉。选人多、评价好的餐厅吃。勤洗手。在食品安全标准较低的地方对街头食物要谨慎。
Key Phrases · 关键短语
symptoms
症状
raw shellfish
生贝壳类
keep fluids down
喝进去水不吐
dehydrated
脱水
anti-nausea medication
止吐药
stool test
粪便检查
resolve
好转/消退
BRAT diet
BRAT饮食(香蕉、米饭、苹果酱、吐司)
clear fluids
清淡液体
Salmonella
沙门氏菌
admit you
收治入院
IV antibiotics
静脉抗生素
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