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Instantly diagnose 100 of the most commonly seen symptoms in adults and children!'This is a book of lists to help inexperienced healthcare providers hone their skill at progressing from symptoms to a differential diagnosis to treatment decisions. This is a necessary step in a student's development and this book goes a long way in assisting in this process. 3 Stars.'--Doody's Review Service The Common Symptom Guide is the most trusted and easy-to-use reference for quickly and accurately evaluating and treating patients based on presenting symptoms. The Guide includes lists of pertinent questions, physical findings, and differential diagnosis for more than 100 of the most common adult and pediatric symptoms so you can instantly diagnose and treat the complaint. Turn to The Common Symptom Guide for important guidelines on: Patient and family history Physical examination Diagnostic considerations Medications Environmental history Plus... Outstanding indexing and cross-referencing to help you quickly arrive at a diagnosis Increased number of evidence-based medicine references Updated medical information throughout More references to key websites Additional information on the author's website (www.howsyourhealth.org) that provides valuable patient education material

Your family's first line of defense! Provides expert medical advice on more than 100 common signs, symptoms, and problem areas—A-Z Common Symptom Answer Guide is a wonderful addition to your medical reference library! Can you describe what your symptoms look and feel like—but not know what they mean? Written by an experienced team of physicians and nurses, this handy guide answers your questions before you go to the doctor. A-Z Common Symptom Answer Guide gives you— -A toolkit for matching your signs and symptoms to possible causes -A renowned medical team's advice on symptoms from allergies to vomiting blood to irritability in children -Expert tips on relieving symptoms and helping yourself heal -What to avoid and what could make your condition worse -The questions your doctor will ask -Alphabetical listing of common symptoms for easy reference -A glossary of medical terms you may not know