Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with ailment in American Collocation
common
common
everyday
They have a wide range of products to treat everyday ailments.
serious
chronic
serious
Elderly drivers often hide serious medical ailments in order to retain their driving licences.
not serious
minor
Minor ailments can often be treated without the patient needing to consult a doctor.
affecting a particular part of the body
heart
kidney
respiratory
skin
stomach
They all suffer from respiratory ailments which they blame on air pollution.
have an ailment
have
suffer from
Several of the troops suffered from minor tropical ailments.
make someone have an ailment
cause
These ailments can be caused by too much sun.
treat an ailment
alleviate
cure
heal
relieve
treat
The hospital can treat their ailments but not their spiritual needs.