If it’s a bad stomach ache, it doesn’t get much worse than that. Nothing is getting done while you have a bad stomach ache.

Headaches are underrated. There’s such a scale for headaches too, but a bad headache can also bring on nausea. Not cool.

Definitely sucks and is distracting, but you can still get things done with a sore throat.

The feeling of having to throw up is awful, but that relief when it’s over is wonderful. That relief doesn’t come so quickly with other sicknesses.

Coughing is annoying, but it’s usually not painful. However, it is one of few sicknesses that can be annoying to others around you. That makes it tricky.

Diarrhea isn’t so bad as long as you're in the comfort of your own home on a Saturday.