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sickness
noun
sick·ness
ˈsik-nəs
Synonyms of sickness
1
a
: ill health : illness
b
: a disordered, weakened, or unsound condition
2
: a specific disease
3
: nausea, queasiness
Synonyms
illness
indisposition
unhealthiness
unsoundness
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Examples of sickness in a Sentence
He died from an unknown sickness.
she was plagued by sickness most of her adult life
Recent Examples on the Web
The notion of a sickness or infection seemed to explain better than anything else my unexpected pining for fire.
—M. R. O’Connor, The New Yorker, 29 Feb. 2024
The De Liefde was the only ship to reach Japan, its crew of more than 100 reduced to just 24 men by sickness and a lack of supplies.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2024
When Ohio couple Josh and Lauren Adkins vowed to stand beside each other in sickness and in health neither could have imagined they’d both be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
—Susan Young, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
After enduring storms, sickness and a shipwreck, the surviving crew members of HMS Wager turn against one another.
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Many recalled how they have been pressured to work through sickness, physical injuries and mental breakdowns.
—USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2024
Here's what to know Many Americans may assume that complications from respiratory illnesses are limited to sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia and other sicknesses that affect the upper or lower respiratory tracts.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2024
Command of the Marauders passed to Col. Charles N. Hunter, who later wrote a critical report accusing General Stilwell of sending men still recovering from jungle sicknesses back into combat.
—Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2024
Supporting Children When Their Parent Is Sick Supporting a child or children who are navigating a parent's sickness is a very individual process.
—Suzie Glassman, Parents, 20 Feb. 2024
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First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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before the 12th century
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acute mountain sickness
African sleeping sickness
morning sickness
decompression sickness
travel sickness
radiation sickness
sickness benefit
motion sickness
sleeping sickness
altitude sickness
milk sickness
mountain sickness
serum sickness
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sickness
noun
sick·ness
ˈsik-nəs
1
: ill health : illness
2
: a specific disease : malady
3
: nausea sense 1
Medical Definition
sickness
noun
sick·ness
ˈsik-nəs
1
: the condition of being ill : ill health
2
: a specific disease
3
: nausea
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FOR SELF-EMPLOYED, VOLUNTARY, OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKER (OFW), NON-WORKING SPOUSE (NWS), AND MEMBER SEPARATED FROM EMPLOYMENT
A daily cash allowance paid for the number of days a member is unable to work due to sickness or injury.
Qualifying Conditions
A member is qualified to avail of this benefit if he/she:
Is unable to work due to sickness or injury and is confined either in a hospital or at home for at least four (4) days;
Has paid at least three (3) months of contributions within the 12-month period immediately preceding the semester of sickness or injury;
Has duly notified the SSS directly of the fact of sickness or injury.
Amount of Benefit
The amount of the member’s daily sickness benefit allowance is equivalent to ninety percent (90%) of his/her average daily salary credit (ADSC).
Exclude the semester of contingency.
A semester refers to two (2) consecutive quarters ending in the quarter of sickness.
A quarter refers to three (3) consecutive months ending in March, June, September, or December
Count twelve (12) months backwards starting from the month immediately before the semester of contingency.
Select the six (6) highest monthly salary credits within the 12-month period to arrive at the total monthly salary credit.
Monthly salary credit (MSC) refers to the compensation base for contributions and benefits related to the total earnings for the month.
Please refer to the following table: 2021 Contribution Table
Divide the total monthly salary credit by 180 days to get the average daily salary credit (ADSC).
Multiply the ADSC by ninety percent (90%) to get the daily sickness allowance.
Multiply the daily sickness allowance by the approved number of days to arrive at the amount of benefit due.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How many days in a year can a member be granted sickness benefit?
A member can be granted sickness benefit for a maximum of 120 days in one (1) calendar year. Any unused portion cannot be carried forward/added to the total number of allowable compensable days for the following year.
The sickness benefit shall not be paid for more than 240 days on account of the same illness. If the sickness or injury persists after 240 days, the claim will be considered a disability claim.
What is the prescriptive period in the filing of sickness benefit claim?
The following prescriptive periods in filing Sickness Benefit application must be strictly followed:
FILING OF SICKNESS BENEFIT APPLICATION (SBA) FORM
HOME CONFINEMENT
HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT
SBA Form must be submitted to SSS within five (5) calendar days after the start date of confinement.
SBA Form must be submitted to SSS within one (1) year from the date of hospital discharge.
NOTE: Starting August 18, 2015, OFW-members are given a 30-day grace period beyond the existing five-day prescriptive period in the filing of sickness benefit application. This is to address the concern that due to the distance between their place of work/residence and the nearest SSS foreign branch, their claim for sickness benefit are often penalized for late filing. The additional 30-day grace period shall be applied only to cases that do not require hospital confinement.
What are the implications of late filing?
Failure to observe the rule on notification shall be a ground for the reduction or denial of the sickness claim application. If the member notifies the SSS beyond the prescribed five-day period, the confinement shall be deemed to have started not earlier than the fifth (5th) day immediately preceding the date of notification.
EXAMPLE: The member gets sick and was confined at home from March 1 to 31, 2019 for a total of 31 days.
The notification was done on March 8, 2019 (two days late).
Notification should have been made between March 2 to 6, 2019 or within five (5) calendar days after the start date of confinement.
Hence, the compensable period will be from March 3 to 31, 2019 only for a total of 29 days
What if the last day of filing falls on a weekend or a holiday?
Whenever the last day to notify the SSS of a member’s sickness or injury falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the sickness benefit application may be filed on the immediately succeeding working day without the penalty of delay.
Holiday refers to the legal, regular, or special non-working day declared by the government, both national and local.
The same rule shall also be applied for hospital confinement, if the deadline of the one-year prescriptive period falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday.
What is the disbursement procedure of sickness benefit payment?
The sickness benefit claims shall be mandatorily disbursed through the qualified payee’s Unified Multi-purpose Identification (UMID) card enrolled as Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card. In the absence of this, payment shall be made thru participating banks under the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) Disbursement Facility via the Philippine Electronic Fund Transfer System and Operations Network (PESONet), electronic wallets (E-Wallets), or accredited remittance transfer companies (RTCs)/cash payout outlets (CPOs).
Hence, self-employed, and voluntary members, including OFWs and those separated from employment, shall be required to enroll the following details in the Disbursement Account Enrollment Module and upload proof of account in the My.SSS Facility in the SSS website:
If through PESONet participating banks:
Bank name and account number
If through E-wallet:
Mobile number linked to bank account number
If through RTC/CPO:
Mobile number
Members shall be notified by SSS thru email or SMS upon crediting of their sickness benefit claims to their PESONet bank/E-wallet accounts, or if payment is already available through RTCs/CPOs.
Crediting of benefit payments shall be made within five (5) banking days from date of settlement.
What are the documentary requirements?
Sickness Benefit Application (SBA) Form
SS ID/UMID card or any valid primary ID cards/documents, as follows:
Driver’s License
Passport
Voter’s ID Card
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
Postal Identity Card
Any other government-issued (secondary) ID cards/documents
Supporting medical documents for prolonged confinement/sickness, if any:
Laboratory, X-ray, ECG, and other diagnostic results
Operating room/clinical record that will support diagnosis
FILER
DOCUMENTS TO BE PRESENTED
Member
Original of any one (1) of the member’s primary ID cards/documents or two (2) secondary ID cards/documents, both with signature and at least one with photo.
Member's authorized representative
Original of any one (1) of the member’s and the authorized representative’s primary ID cards/documents or two (2) secondary ID cards/documents, both with signature and at least one with photo.
NOTE:
For sickness/injury that happened abroad, the documents issued by foreign country should be with English translation and duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate Office or duly notarized by notary public in host country.
The SSS Medical Specialist may require the submission of additional medical records/documents necessary for the evaluation of the claim.
What are the additional documentary requirements?
For Self-Employed/Voluntary Member (previously employed)
If confinement period applied for is within the period of employment or prior to date of separation:
Certificate of separation from employment with effective date of separation and no advance payment was granted (signed by the employer’s authorized signatory as reflected in the Specimen Signature Card or SS Form L-501)
For Member Separated from Employment
If confinement period applied for is within the period of employment or prior to date of separation:
Certificate of separation from employment with effective date of separation and no advance payment was granted (signed by the employer’s authorized signatory as reflected in SS Form L-501)
If confinement period applied for is after the date of separation:
Certificate of separation from employment with effective date of separation (signed by the employer’s authorized signatory as reflected in SS Form L-501
NOTE: Certificate of separation is not required for self-employed and voluntary members (previously employed) or those separated from employment under any of the following conditions in which other supporting document/s shall be required to be submitted as follows:
If company is on strike:
Notice of strike duly acknowledged by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE); and
Duly notarized Affidavit of Undertaking issued by the member stating that no advanced payment was granted
If company has been dissolved or has ceased operation:
Duly notarized Affidavit of Undertaking issued by the member stating that no advanced payment was granted and with indicated effective date of separation
If there is a case pending before a court regarding separation of member:
Certification from DOLE; and
Duly notarized Affidavit of Undertaking issued by the member stating that no advanced payment was granted and with indicated effective date of separation
If separated from employment due to absence without leave (AWOL) or with strained relations with the employer:
Duly notarized Affidavit of Undertaking issued by the member stating that no advanced payment was granted and with indicated effective date of separation
Where can the member file the sickness claim?
The sickness benefit application may be filed by self-employed and voluntary members, and those separated from employment at any SSS branch that is most convenient to them
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Febrile seizures
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sicknessnoun [ U ] uk
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/ˈsɪk.nəs/ us
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sickness noun [U]
(ILL)
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B2 the condition of being ill: There's a lot of sickness around this winter.
More examplesFewer examplesMany servicemen suffered radiation sickness after the early atomic tests.This national fund pays for welfare benefits such as unemployment and sickness pay.Sickness rates have gone up in the company.Poor housing conditions led to an increase in sickness.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Not fit & healthy
be a shadow/shell of your former self idiom
be at death's door idiom
bed
clinically obese
complain of something
critical list
frailty
gaunt
groggy
hollow
hollow-eyed
infirm
rough
run someone/something down
sick
take to your bed idiom
undernourishment
unhealthful
unhealthily
wan
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sickness noun [U]
(VOMIT)
vomiting: Drinking unclean water can cause diarrhoea and sickness.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Vomiting & feelings of sickness
airsickness
bring
bring someone up
carsick
carsickness
chunder
disgorge
greenly
nausea
nauseatingly
puke
retch
sick something up
sick to your stomach idiom
sick-making
sickeningly
spew
spew (something) up
travel sickness
vomit
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(Definition of sickness from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
sickness | American Dictionary
sicknessnoun [ C/U ] us
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the state or condition of being ill, or a disease: [ U ] No one escapes occasional sickness. [ C ] Raymond has a rare sickness.
(Definition of sickness from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of sickness
sickness
On occasions, there would also be last-minute absences through sicknesses or other circumstances beyond the control of the individuals concerned.
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Moreover, any sicknesses in the school mean that classes will have to double to 60 pupils.
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They speak of his freedom from certain sicknesses.
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We will get the solutions one day to these great mental sicknesses.
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On my information there were four distinct examinations, or sets of examinations, relating to four different injuries or sicknesses.
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Fourteen months is a long time when one considers the effect this is having on quite a number of people who suffer from chronic sicknesses.
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Information gathering is becoming one of the sicknesses of our society.
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All the evils and sicknesses of a divided society are such as will bring a curse upon us if we do not take this, the only road to safety.
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If these records can provide good-quality information on sickness certification, then patterns and trends in sickness absence can be more easily described.
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The low switching rate is explained by limited real options and similarity in the sickness funds functioning, and reluctance to change providers.
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Sickness forces us out of focus so that we are no longer preconsciously immersed.
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Elaboration of the concept of cytokine-induced sickness behaviour in recent years has opened new avenues for understanding brain involvement in sickness and recovery processes.
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They said that if someone built a house on a gold vein, his house would always attract sickness and grief.
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OverviewMorning sickness is feeling like throwing up, also called nausea, and throwing up, also called vomiting, that occurs during pregnancy. Despite its name, morning sickness can strike at any time of the day or night.
Many people have morning sickness, especially during the first three months of pregnancy. But some people have morning sickness all through pregnancy. Home remedies, such as snacking during the day and sipping ginger ale or taking medicine you can buy without a prescription, might help relieve nausea.
Rarely, morning sickness is so bad that it turns into hyperemesis gravidarum. This is when the nausea and vomiting cause serious fluid loss or loss of more than 5% of pre-pregnancy body weight. Hyperemesis gravidarum might require going to a hospital for treatment.Products & ServicesA Book: Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy PregnancyA Book: ObstetricksShow more products from Mayo Clinic
SymptomsNausea, with or without vomiting, is common in pregnancy. Morning sickness is often brought on by smelling certain odors or eating certain foods.
Morning sickness is most common during the first three months of pregnancy. It typically starts before nine weeks. Symptoms usually improve by the middle or end of the second three months of pregnancy.
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CausesThe cause of morning sickness is not known. Hormone changes might play a role. Rarely, a medical condition not related to pregnancy, such as thyroid or gallbladder disease, can cause serious nausea or vomiting.
Risk factorsMorning sickness can affect anyone who's pregnant, but it might be more likely for those who:
Had nausea or vomiting from other causes before becoming pregnant, such as motion sickness or migraines
Had morning sickness during a prior pregnancy
Are pregnant with twins or other multiples
Hyperemesis gravidarum might be more likely for those who:
Are pregnant with a girl
Have a family history of hyperemesis gravidarum
Have had hyperemesis gravidarum during an earlier pregnancy
ComplicationsMild nausea and vomiting of pregnancy usually won't cause harm.
If left untreated, severe nausea and vomiting can cause a lack of bodily fluids, a condition known as dehydration. It also may lead to an imbalance in electrolytes — the salts in blood that control the balance of fluids in the body. Severe nausea and vomiting may result in less urine output. Research is mixed on whether hyperemesis gravidarum causes poor weight gain for the baby during pregnancy.
PreventionThere's no sure way to prevent morning sickness. However, taking a daily vitamin supplement before and during pregnancy might help.
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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Committee on Practice Bulletins — Obstetrics. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 189: Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2018;131:e15.
Frequently asked questions. Pregnancy FAQ126. Morning sickness: Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/morning-sickness-nausea-and-vomiting-of-pregnancy. Accessed Aug. 16, 2022.
Smith JA, et al. Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy: Clinical findings and evaluation. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Aug. 16, 2022.
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sickness Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Legal, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.Related to sickness: nausea
disease [dĭ-zēz´] a definite pathological process having a characteristic set of signs and symptoms. It may affect the whole body or any of its parts, and its etiology, pathology, and prognosis may be known or unknown. For specific diseases, see under the specific name, as addison's disease. See also illness, mal, sickness, and syndrome.Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.dis·ease (di-zēz'), 1. An interruption, cessation, or disorder of a body, system, or organ structure or function. See also: syndrome. Synonym(s): illness, morbus, sickness2. A morbid entity ordinarily characterized by two or more of the following criteria: recognized etiologic agent(s), identifiable group of signs and symptoms, or consistent anatomic alterations. See also: syndrome. [Eng. dis- priv. + ease] dis·easenosophobia, pathophobia.Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012sickness (sĭk′nĭs)n.1. The condition of being sick; illness.2. A disease; a malady.3. Nausea.The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.sickness The state of being unwell or in poor health.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.sickness Disease. See Air sickness, Altitude decompression sickness, Cybersickness, Decompression sickness, English sweating sickness, Ghost sickness, Green tobacco sickness, Inner ear decompression sickness, Jamaican vomiting sickness, Meditation sickness, Monday morning sickness, Morning sickness, Motion sickness, Mountain sickness, Seasickness, Serum sickness, Space sickness. McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.dis·ease (di-zēz) 1. An interruption, cessation, or disorder of body functions, systems, or organs. Synonym(s): illness, morbus, sickness. 2. A morbid entity characterized usually by at least two of these criteria: recognized etiologic agent(s), identifiable group of signs and symptoms, or consistent anatomic alterations. See also: syndrome[Eng. dis- priv. + ease]Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012Patient discussion about sicknessQ. Is there any way to control the sickness? Hi everybody. I am asking this question from my friend user name. I am 26 and in the first trimester. Whole day sickness hurts me a lot. Smell of any kind of food is horrible. It’s becoming more frustrating; even television commercials make me nauseous. Is there any way to control the sickness? A. In the first half of pregnancy, sickness and nausea are quite common. For some woman it goes after three months and in very rare cases where woman has the chances of doubles or triplets, nausea and vomiting symptom stays on. Yes, there are ways to control the sickness. Some of them are try to have food in short intervals but make sure not to be hungry. Drink more of fruit juices and water especially lemon. Avoid spicy food and smell that could make you worse. If none of the remedies suggested are going to work out for you, it is better to consult your physician. Hope you get benefited with this.Q. Is garlic helpful in heart ailments? I have heard that garlic is very good for cardiac health and using in curries or cooked with foods will be helpful. I have also heard that it has anti-inflammatory substances and also helps in weight loss. Is garlic helpful in heart ailments?A. It acts as antioxidant and reduces the amount of free radicals in your body. It’s helpful once taken raw. But the raw garlic can cause bad breadth and blistering of skin and diarrhea. So, there should be a reduced intake of raw garlic. It’s better to have garlic in a cooked up form like in curries or with vegetables. This will also give the desired benefits of garlic and the side effect of over consumption of garlic will also be reduced. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jOrw1eB-uc&eurl=http://www.imedix.com/health_community/vng-A24JmWJY_iceland_heart_protection_formula?q=heart&feature=player_embeddedQ. How is morning sickness treated? I have been suffering from morning sickness all throughout my first 4 weeks of pregnancy. Is there a way to treat morning sickness?
A. Morning sickness during first few weeks of pregnancy is very common. Here is some information about morning sickness and how to deal with it - http://www.5min.com/Video/Dealing-with-Morning-Sickness-25153508More discussions about sicknessThis content is provided by iMedix and is subject to iMedix Terms. The Questions and Answers are not endorsed or recommended and are made available by patients, not doctors.
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sickness noun [U]
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B2 the condition of being sick: There's a lot of sickness around this winter.
More examplesFewer examplesMany servicemen suffered radiation sickness after the early atomic tests.This national fund pays for welfare benefits such as unemployment and sickness pay.Sickness rates have gone up in the company.Poor housing conditions led to an increase in sickness.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Not fit & healthy
be a shadow/shell of your former self idiom
be at death's door idiom
bed
clinically obese
complain of something
critical list
emaciated
frailty
gaunt
groggy
hollow
infirm
overnutrition
poorly
rough
run someone/something down
take to your bed idiom
undernourishment
unhealthful
wan
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sickness noun [U]
(VOMIT)
vomiting: Drinking unclean water can cause diarrhea and sickness.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Vomiting & feelings of sickness
airsickness
bring
bring someone up
carsick
carsickness
chunder
disgorge
greenly
nausea
nauseatingly
puke
retch
sick something up
sick to your stomach idiom
sick-making
sickeningly
spew
spew (something) up
travel sickness
vomit
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(Definition of sickness from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
sickness | Intermediate English
sicknessnoun [ C/U ] us
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the state or condition of being ill, or a disease: [ U ] No one escapes occasional sickness. [ C ] Raymond has a rare sickness.
(Definition of sickness from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of sickness
sickness
But when it comes to sickness and death, we are in this thing together.
From CNN
However, having the resources to treat sickness is dependent on true health care.
From CNN
Homesickness is like most sicknesses - it'll make you feel wretched, and it'll move on to somebody else.
From NPR
Even sickness came at the hands of the spirits.
From New York Post
Let's call this sickness what it is, so we can get on with the healing.
From Huffington Post
Later, she explained she was feeling under the weather that day, and suffered from altitude sickness.
From USA TODAY
After a bout with altitude sickness, she decided to scale back running and instead pursue a lifelong dream of becoming a competitive ballroom dancer.
From Minneapolis Star Tribune
Sickness never comes at a convenient time, but when your child awakens in the middle of the night with distressing symptoms, chaos often follows.
From CNN
Studies be conducted to determine which scenarios are linked with simulator sickness and methods to prepare aviators to deal with those scenarios.
From Huffington Post
Acute exposure to intense radiation can cause radiation sickness, a potentially deadly illness that triggers a range of terrifying symptoms, including vomiting blood.
From CBS News
It goes without saying to replace your toothbrush or boil it in the microwave after your sickness as well.
From Huffington Post
His tooth enamel stopped growing during two occasions in his youth, suggesting he likely lived through bouts of famine or sickness when he was young.
From Gizmodo
Cancer screening is truly effective only if the growths found would eventually cause sickness and if finding those growths earlier increases the efficacy of treatment.
From TIME
We don't want to dwell on the terrible misery that aging and sickness can entail.
From Dallas Morning News
The marriage survived sickness and health, but the years took a toll on the friendship.
From Huffington Post
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Definition of sickness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
sickness noun /ˈsɪknəs/ /ˈsɪknəs/
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[uncountable] illness; bad healthShe's been off work because of sickness.insurance against sickness and unemploymentSynonyms illnessillnesssickness ▪ ill health ▪ troubleThese are all words for the state of being physically or mentally ill.illness the state of being physically or mentally illsickness illness; bad health:I recommend you get insurance against sickness and unemployment. illness or sickness?Sickness is used especially in contexts concerning work and insurance. It is commonly found with words such as pay, leave, absence and insurance. Illness has a wider range of uses and is found in more general contexts.ill health (rather formal) the state of being physically ill or having lots of health problems:She resigned because of ill health. Ill health often lasts a long period of time.trouble illness or pain:heart trouble. When trouble is used with this meaning, it is necessary to say which part of the body is affected.Patternschronic illness/sickness/ill healthto suffer from illness/sickness/ill health/heart, etc. troubleExtra ExamplesStaff sickness rates are at record levels.The Personnel Department keeps a record of employees absent through sickness.The policy includes long-term sickness cover.Topics Health problemsb2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectivechroniclonglong-term…verb + sicknessfeignsickness + nounabsencebenefitcover…prepositiondue to sicknessowing to sicknessthrough sickness…See full entry
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[uncountable, countable, usually singular] a particular type of illness or diseasetravel/radiation sicknessa sickness common in the tropicsThis activity may induce motion sickness. see also altitude sickness, decompression sickness, motion sickness, sleeping sicknessOxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveacutechronicsevere…verb + sicknesscauseinduceexperience…See full entry
[uncountable] (especially British English) the feeling that you are likely to vomit (= bring food back up from the stomach to the mouth); the fact of vomiting synonym nauseasymptoms include sickness and diarrhoeaThe sickness passed off after a while. see also morning sicknessExtra ExamplesThe sickness rose inside him.After a few minutes the sickness subsided.Several workers complained of feelings of sickness and headaches.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + sicknesssuffersuffer fromsickness + verbrisephrasesa feeling of sicknessSee full entry [singular] a feeling of being very sad, disappointed or full of horrorHe felt a sickness rise in him at the thought of leaving.Topics Feelingsc2 Word OriginOld English sēocnesse (see sick, -ness).See sickness in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee sickness in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation:
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Always feel sick: Causes, treatment, and when to see a doctor
Always feel sick: Causes, treatment, and when to see a doctor
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These factors can make a person more susceptible to infection and illness. However, always feeling sick can also signify pregnancy or chronic illness.When sick, a person may experience stomach discomfort and vomiting. The medical term for this is nausea.In this article, we look at the causes, symptoms, and treatments for a person feeling sick all the time.Causes, symptoms, and treatmentsShare on PinterestCharday Penn/Getty ImagesA person may feel sick due to a short-term issue or as a result of a chronic condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of 2019, around 60% of American adults had at least one chronic or long-term condition, and 40% had two or more.Below are some common reasons why someone might feel sick, plus their symptoms and how to treat each.infectionsdigestive disordersimmune conditionsanxietychronic stresslack of sleepdietalcohol, drugs, and medicationspregnancyInfectionBacterial, viral, and fungal infections can all cause a person to feel sick. Food poisoning is a common reason that a person may feel sick.However, infections can also spread through other means. People may be more at risk of catching an infection if they:work with childrenwork in the healthcare industrylive in close quarters with other people, such as in dormitoriestravel a lot or use public transportation frequentlyLearn more about the types of infection here.TreatmentInfections such as food poisoning will typically resolve independently with rest. If someone experiences vomiting or diarrhea due to infection, they must ensure they drink plenty of fluids.A person can reduce their risk of infection throughproper food preparation and storagefrequent handwashingcovering the face when close to someone with a contagious illnessusing hand sanitizersDigestive disordersMany common digestive disorders can cause a person to feel sick. These include:hiatal herniagastritisstomach ulcersgastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)Learn more about common digestive disorders here.TreatmentThe treatment of common digestive disorders will vary depending on the cause. However, most treatment plans will include a combination of lifestyle modifications and medication.Immune conditionsAutoimmune conditions weaken the immune system and make it easier to develop infections, colds, and flu. People with chronic immune conditions tend to feel sick more often and may take longer to recover from illnesses. More than 23.5 million Americans live with an autoimmune condition.Common immune conditions that can make people feel sick include:lupusHIVceliac diseaseinflammatory bowel disease (IBD)asthmaallergiestype 1 diabetesmultiple sclerosisGraves’ diseaseAutoimmune conditions cause many symptoms, including fatigue, rashes, insomnia, and gastrointestinal problems.Discover more about autoimmune conditions.TreatmentThe only way to treat symptoms related to an autoimmune condition is to seek medical treatment and monitoring for the condition.AnxietyMany people may not associate anxiety with feeling sick, but often it can make a person feel sick to their stomach.A person with anxiety may feel nauseous or find that they get sick more often because their anxiety weakens their immune responses.Other symptoms of anxiety include:sweatingshortness of breathfeeling dizzyincreased heart rateshaking or tremblingIt is natural for people to experience anxiety. When a person feels anxious continuously, and this gets in the way of daily life, they may wish to talk with a doctor about anxiety disorders.If a person feels anxiety on most days for 6 months or more, a doctor may diagnose them with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).A person may have a specific anxiety disorder or a phobia if their anxiety is specific to certain situations, such as social contact or unhygienic places.Learn more about the types of anxiety and their symptoms here.TreatmentAnxiety and anxiety disorders are treatable. Possible options include:Lifestyle changes: Resolving the cause of anxiety, which may be lifestyle factors, relationships, drugs, or alcohol, may reduce symptoms.Psychotherapy: Talking therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or interpersonal therapy (IPT) are effective at treating many anxiety disorders.Medication: Doctors may prescribe medications such as beta-blockers to treat anxiety.Discover more treatments for anxiety here.Chronic stressStress is a natural response to a perceived threat. However, continual stress can affect the mind and body.People with chronic or extreme stress can have many different symptoms, as stress affects the immune system, nervous system, hormones, and heart functioning.Other symptoms of chronic stress can include:a lack of energydigestive problems, such as diarrhea and constipationinsomnia, or difficulty sleepinganxietymuscle pain or stiffnessheadachesDiscover more about chronic stress here.TreatmentTreatment will start with identifying what stressors are causing the condition. From here, a person may be able to take steps to reduce the influence of these stressors. However, not all causes of stress are within a person’s control.If possible, people may be able to reduce their exposure to stressors. However, this is not always possible. Psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), can help people manage their response to stressors.Many traditional and alternative therapies exist to help manage or alleviate stress.resolving sources of conflictregular exercisepracticing exercises for mindfulness and stress release, such as yogaseeking supportLearn more about stress management here.Lack of sleepProper, regular sleep is important for mental and physical health. Sleep deprivation can increase a person’s risk of developing physical and mental health problems.Common symptoms of chronic sleep deprivation, or a lack of adequate sleep, include:stomach discomforthigh blood pressurejoint paindaytime sleepinessfatiguedifficulty concentrating or completing tasksirritability and anxietymore frequent infections and longer healing timedepressionTreatmentCommon ways to improve sleep deprivation include:develop a regular sleep scheduleremove any sources of distraction from the bedroomtreat conditions that hinder sleep, such as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and anxietylimit caffeine intakeWhy is sleep so important for good health? Learn more here.Poor diet and dehydrationDehydration and malnutrition or having a poor diet, put stress on the body. A chronic lack of proper nutrients and hydration can cause many problems, including:feeling sickvomitingchronic fatigue and weaknessdizziness or light-headednessdifficulty concentratingpoor immune health and extended healing timeweight lossTreatmentThere is no single amount of plain water a person should drink daily. Recommendations for daily water intake differ depending on a person’s age, sex, pregnancy status, and illness. However, some health professionals recommend around 6-8 glasses of water per day.If a person feels persistently dehydrated despite adequate fluid intake, they should visit their doctorTo treat and prevent malnutrition, people should eat a balanced diet rich in various nutrient-dense foods.Alcohol, caffeine, drugs, or medicationsAlcohol, caffeine, recreational drugs, and many prescription medications can affect a person’s physical health.For example, some anticancer drugs cause sickness, and alcohol consumption can affect sleep and cause gastrointestinal diseases. TreatmentIf a prescription medication is causing a person to feel sick, they should speak with their doctor to discuss alternatives or supplementary treatments.In cases of caffeine, alcohol, and recreational drug use, reducing consumption or abstinence can often improve symptoms.Learn more about detoxing from alcohol here.Help is availableSeeking help for addiction may feel daunting or even scary, but several organizations can provide support. If you believe that you or someone close to you is showing signs of addiction, you can contact the following organizations for immediate help and advice:Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): 800-662-4357 (TTY: 800-487-4889)988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988Was this helpful?PregnancyDuring pregnancy, a person may feel sick due to morning sickness. Despite its name, this can occur at any time of the day.Learn more in our dedicated pregnancy and parenthood hub here.ComplicationsPeople who always feel sick are more likely to have to skip work or school, or they may be less able to perform day-to-day activities. This is especially true when a person has a chronic condition.Chronic conditions can also cause anxiety and interfere with activities that are important to good health, such as proper sleep, exercise, and socializing.Though the specific complications depend on the cause, a person who feels sick all the time and whose symptoms do not improve may develop depression, anxiety, or fatigue.When to contact a doctorAnyone who feels sick for more than a week or two should seek medical attention. A doctor can figure out the cause of the sickness and provide treatment.A doctor may also recommend lifestyle changes or therapies that can reduce symptoms.Talking with a doctor about prolonged sickness is also important so they can rule out or treat underlying medical conditions.OutlookIt is common for people to feel sick, and it is not a cause for concern. Symptoms are often self-limiting and may resolve independently or with minor home treatments.However, feeling sick continuously can signal an underlying health condition. Treating these conditions will often resolve sickness symptoms.SummaryPeople may feel sick due to medical conditions, environmental factors or unhealthy habitsRest, adequate hydration, and dietary changes can treat many short-term causes of sickness. However, when symptoms result from a chronic condition, treating the underlying cause is necessary to resolve symptoms. 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