In this topic, we learn how to describe when someone has stomach pain using two common phrases: “He has a stomachache” and “His stomach hurts.” Both mean that a person feels pain in the stomach area. We use these phrases to explain someone’s health problem or when talking to a doctor or friend.
Examples:
He has a stomachache because he ate too much.
His stomach hurts after eating spicy food.
If your stomach hurts, you should drink water and rest.
This topic helps you understand and explain stomach pain in simple English.
GRAMMAR
We use present simple to describe how someone feels now:
He has a stomachache.
His stomach hurts.
We use because or after to explain the reason:
He has a stomachache because he ate too fast.
His stomach hurts after dinner.
To ask questions, we use does:
Does he have a stomachache?
Does his stomach hurt?
VOCABULARY
Stomachache – Pain in the stomach.
Hurt – To feel pain.
Full – When the stomach has too much food.
Spicy – Food with a strong, hot taste.
Upset – Not feeling good inside the stomach.
Rest – To stop and relax.
Medicine – Something you take to feel better.
Doctor – A person who helps you when you are sick.
Drink – To take liquid into your mouth.
Meal – Breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
He has a stomachache.
His stomach hurts a lot.
He should rest.
Can you help him?
He needs some medicine.
He ate too much.
He feels sick.
Do you want water?
He should see a doctor.
I hope you feel better soon!
SENTENCES
Positive:
He has a stomachache after eating pizza.
His stomach hurts today.
Negative:
He doesn’t have a stomachache now.
His stomach doesn’t hurt anymore.
Questions:
Does he have a stomachache?
Does his stomach hurt when he moves?
Answers:
Yes, he does. / No, he doesn’t.
Yes, it does. / No, it doesn’t.
LONG CONVERSATION
Tom: Hey, is Mark okay?
Lucy: No, he has a stomachache. His stomach hurts a lot.
Tom: Oh no! What happened?
Lucy: He ate too much spicy food at lunch, and now he feels sick.
Tom: Did he take any medicine?
Lucy: Not yet. He wants to rest first and drink some water.
Tom: Maybe he should go to the doctor if he doesn’t feel better.
Lucy: That’s true. I’ll check on him later. Thanks, Tom!
Tom: No problem! I hope he feels better soon.
LONG READING
Mark went out for lunch with his friends. They ate a lot of spicy food, and Mark ate very fast. After lunch, Mark felt full and his stomach started to hurt. He had a strong stomachache and wanted to sit down and rest. Lucy, his friend, noticed Mark was very quiet and asked if he was okay. Mark said his stomach hurt a lot. Lucy gave him some water and told him to rest. Tom, another friend, said that Mark should see a doctor if he didn’t feel better soon. Mark was thankful for his friends and decided to rest at home for the evening.
Questions:
Why does Mark have a stomachache?
Answer: Because he ate too much spicy food.What did Mark want to do?
Answer: Sit down and rest.Who noticed Mark was quiet?
Answer: His friend Lucy.What did Lucy give Mark?
Answer: Some water.What did Tom suggest?
Answer: That Mark should see a doctor if he doesn’t feel better.
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