Collocations for discomfort - noun

acute, considerable, great, severe, growing
He became conscious of a growing discomfort.

mild, minor, slight
You may experience some slight discomfort after the operation.

bodily, physical

amount, degree

complain of, experience, feel, get, have, suffer
Some of the patients complained of discomfort. | I didn''t have much discomfort after the operation.

cause | ease, lessen, reduce, relieve
Not eating late at night should help to relieve the discomfort.

in ~
He appeared to be in great discomfort.

with/without ~
You should be able to drive without discomfort after about two weeks.

cause
The revelations caused some discomfort to the president.

enjoy
Paula smiled, enjoying her sister''s discomfort.

grow, increase