How Patients Describe Pain in English: 12 Words Nurses Must Understand

Patients almost never say "I have pain." They say it's sharp, dull, throbbing, or burning — and each of those words tells you something different. If you miss the word, you miss what they're telling you. In this lesson you'll learn the 12 English words patients use most to describe pain, how to pronounce them, and the open questions that help patients tell you clearly — in their own words. Includes the mistake almost everyone makes: asking "Is it a sharp pain?" instead of "How would you describe it?" Perfect for nurses, carers, and healthcare workers listening to patients in English. 📄 FREE Study Pack (12 pain words + open questions + quick-reference table): [Update] 🔔 Subscribe for a new lesson every week: [   / @wardenglish  ] This lesson teaches English vocabulary and communication. Clinical assessment always follows your own training and your workplace protocols. Ward English teaches practical, everyday English for nurses and healthcare workers preparing to work in English-speaking hospitals in the US, the UK, Australia, the Gulf, and beyond. Great for nurses learning how patients describe pain in English and common pain vocabulary. #medicalenglish #indian nurses #filipino nurses #international nurses