The patient complained of 'sickness' [='nausea'] and stomach pains.
She missed work due to 'sickness'. [='illness']
He died from an unknown 'sickness'.
(..) Give him more time. Time to do what? To be killed? You're afraid. Yes, I'm afraid. I fear for you. A sickness lies upon that treasure hoard. A sickness which drove... ...your grandfather mad. I am not my grandfather. You're not yourself. The Thorin I know would not hesitate (..)2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug