发烧头痛藏隐忧　马修的诡异症状原来是…？｜2024年7月号

Dr. Landon: Good morning. What brings you in today?

Matthew: Good morning, Dr. Landon. I’ve been feeling really unwell for the past few days. I have a high fever, severe headaches, and muscle pains.

Dr. Landon: Any signs of a rash or stomach discomfort?

Matthew: Yes, I’ve noticed some spots on my skin,and my stomach’s been upset with some vomiting.

Dr. Landon: Have you traveled anywhere recently?

Matthew: Actually, I went on a trip to the south of Taiwan last week. We spent quite a bit of time outdoors.

Dr. Landon: That’s important information. Given your symptoms and recent travel history, I suspect you might have contracted dengue fever. It’s prevalent in some southern regions, especially during the warmer months.

Matthew: Dengue fever? I thought it was merely a bad case of the flu.

Dr. Landon: That’s a common mistake. However,dengue has more specific symptoms, like those you’re experiencing. We’ll need to conduct some blood tests to confirm the diagnosis. Catching it early is vital for effective management of the symptoms. Moreover, it’s essential to closely monitor your condition, as dengue can lead to severe complications in some cases.

Matthew: I see. What’s the next step?

Dr. Landon: I’ll have the nurse come in to administer the blood test. Then, I’ll prescribe medication to relieve the fever and pain.We’ll schedule a follow-up appointment to review your test results and evaluate your recovery process.

Matthew: Thank you, Dr. Landon. I appreciate your help.

兰登医生：早安。你今天来是哪里不舒服呢？

马修：早安，兰登医生。过去几天我觉得非常不舒服。我发高烧，严重头痛，还有肌肉疼痛。

兰登医生：有没有长疹子或胃部不适的征兆？

马修：是的，我注意到皮肤上有些斑点，而且我的胃一直不舒服，还有些呕吐。

兰登医生：你最近有去过哪里吗？

马修：事实上，我上周去了台湾南部旅行。我们在户外待了很长时间。

兰登医生：这是一个重要的信息。根据你的症状和最近的旅行史，我怀疑你可能感染了登革热。这在某些南部地区很常见，尤其是在较温暖的月份。

马修：登革热？我以为这只是严重的流感。

兰登医生：这是一个常见的误解。不过，登革热有更具体的症状，就像你正在经历的那样。我们需要进行一些血液检查来确认诊断。及早发现对于有效控制症状至关重要。此外，密切监控你的病情也很重要，因为登革热在某些情况下可能导致严重并发症。

马修：我明白了。下一步怎么做？

兰登医生：我会让护士来进行血液检查。然后，我会开处方药物来缓解发烧和疼痛。我们将安排一次后续约诊，来审核你的检查结果并评估你的康复过程。

马修：谢谢，兰登医生。谢谢你的帮助。

1. vomiting  n.呕吐

One of the symptoms of food poisoning is sudden and severe vomiting.

食物中毒的症状之一是突然又严重的呕吐。

2. diagnosis  n. 诊断

Without the results of the blood test, the doctor wasn’t able to make a diagnosis.

没有验血结果，医生无法做出诊断。

3. complication  n. 并发症；复杂情况

Michelle’s first pregnancy was risky, but she had no complications with her second one.

米歇尔的第一次怀孕很危险，但她的第二次怀孕没有并发症。

4. appointment  n. 预约；约定（行程）

Gina made an appointment to see her doctor at the clinic on Thursday afternoon.

吉娜预约了星期四下午到诊所看医生。

5. evaluate  vt.评估；评价

A team has been formed in order to evaluate possible future strategies for the company.

为了评估公司未来可能的策略，已经成立了一组团队。

6. recovery  n.康复；复原

The recovery from my knee surgery has been slow but steady.

我的膝盖手术恢复缓慢但稳定。