DO YOU HAVE A HEADACHE?

Asking Do you have a headache? is a simple but important question to check on someone’s health. You can help friends, family, or even yourself by knowing how to talk about pain, give advice, and take care. Practice using these expressions so you can communicate clearly and show care when someone is not feeling well!
For example:

• Do you have a headache?

• Yes, I do. My head hurts.

• No, I don’t. I feel fine.

These phrases help when you want to check if someone is okay or when you visit a doctor or talk to a friend. You will learn how to ask questions, describe how long the pain lasts, and suggest what someone should do.

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GRAMMAR

We use the verb have and does/do to ask about pain.

• Positive: I have a headache. / She has a headache.

• Negative: I don’t have a headache. / He doesn’t have a headache.

• Questions: Do you have a headache? / Does he have a headache?

We also use how long and since to talk about time:

• How long have you had the headache?

• I’ve had it since this morning.

And we use should to give advice:

• You should take a rest.

• You should drink some water.

• You shouldn’t stay up too late.

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VOCABULARY

1. Headache – pain in the head.

2. Ache – a constant pain.

3. Dizzy – feeling like you will fall.

4. Pill – small medicine you swallow.

5. Relax – to be calm and rest.

6. Hydrate – to drink water.

7. Pressure – stress or tight feeling.

8. Relief – when pain goes away.

9. Symptom – a sign of sickness.

10. Advice – suggestions to help someone.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Do you have a headache?

• Yes, I have a headache.

• No, I don’t have a headache.

• How long have you had it?

• You should drink some water.

• Take a break and relax.

• Did you take a pill?

• I feel dizzy.

• My head feels heavy.

• Let’s call the doctor.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• I have a headache.

• She has felt dizzy all day.

• They have some pills at home.

Negative:

• I don’t have a headache now.

• He doesn’t feel dizzy.

• We don’t need to call the doctor.

Questions:

• Do you have a headache?

• Does she feel sick?

• Did you drink some water?

Answers:

• Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.

• Yes, she does. / No, she doesn’t.

• Yes, I did. / No, I didn’t.

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Long CONVERSATION

Lucas: Hi, Maria. You don’t look well. Do you have a headache?

Maria: Hi, Lucas. Yes, I have a bad headache.

Lucas: I’m sorry to hear that. How long have you had it?

Maria: Since this morning. I didn’t sleep well last night.

Lucas: Did you take any medicine?

Maria: Not yet. I was too busy at work.

Lucas: You should take a break and drink some water. Maybe you should take a pill too.

Maria: Yes, you’re right. I think I’ll do that now.

Lucas: Good. If you still feel bad later, you should call the doctor.

Maria: Thanks, Lucas. You’re always so helpful.

Lucas: Anytime! Feel better soon.

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Long READING

Anna was studying all night for her exams. In the morning, she felt very tired and had a strong headache. She didn’t eat breakfast and only drank coffee. At school, her friend Ben saw her and asked, "Do you have a headache?" Anna said yes. Ben gave her some water and told her to rest for a few minutes. Anna followed his advice and felt a little better. She learned that it’s important to sleep, eat well, and take care of herself during stressful times.

Questions:

1. Why did Anna have a headache?

2. Who asked Anna if she had a headache?

3. What did Ben give her?

4. What advice did Ben give?

5. What did Anna learn?

Answers:

1. She studied all night and didn’t sleep.

2. Her friend Ben.

3. He gave her some water.

4. To rest for a few minutes.

5. To sleep, eat well, and take care of herself.