Dr. van Eyck: Good morning, I’m Dr. van Eyck. I understand that you’re not feeling well. 

Nico: That’s right, doctor. I’ve had a stomachache for three days. The [bad word] and goes, but I also have heartburn and I am feeling bloated all the time. 

Dr. van Eyck: Well, let’s take a look. Have you felt nauseous? Does it hurt when I press here? 

Nico: Oh yes, that hurts, and I feel nauseous all the time. But, doctor, that’s not all. I’ve also had bad headaches in the past week and I feel fatigued all the time. 

Dr. van Eyck: Have you had a stuffy nose, a cough, a sore throat, or an earache? 

Nico: Yes, I’ve had all of those. 

Dr. van Eyck: You have? All of them? 

Nico: And, there’s more. I’ve been feeling pains in my leg. Sometimes it feels stiff and sometimes I lose feeling in it. I’m having a lot of trouble walking. 

Dr. van Eyck: I have to say that you have an [bad word] of symptoms. Have there been any significant changes in your life in the past few days? 

Nico: Well, my in-laws are visiting from out of town. Do you think you’ll need to admit me into the hospital for tests? 

Dr. van Eyck: I’m not sure that’s necessary. Are things really that bad at home? 

Nico: You have no idea!