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
The book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some color illustrations.

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The Common Symptom Guide, Sixth Edition

Wasson, John H., Walsh, B. Timothy, Sox, Harold, Pantell, Robert, LaBrecque, Mary C., Wasson, Elizabeth Scott

John H. Wasson; B. Timothy Walsh; Harold Sox; Robert Pantell; Mary C. LaBrecque; Elizabeth Scott Wasson

John H. Wasson; Robert H. Pantell; B. Timothy Walsh; Mary C. LaBrecque; Harold C. Sox Jr.

John H. Wasson, B. Timothy Walsh, Harold Sox, Robert H. Pantell

John Wasson, (Physician)

McGraw-Hill School Education Group

McGraw-Hill Education / Medical

Irwin Professional Publishing

McGraw-Hill Publishing

McGraw Hill / Medical

Oracle Press

McGraw Hill LLC Professional Division, [N.p.], 2009

6th ed., New York, New York State, 2009

United States, United States of America

6, PS, 2009

Cover Page
Half Title Page
Notice
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
Using The Common Symptom Guide
The General Index
Medication Pages
Abdominal Pain (Adult)
Abdominal Pain (Pediatric)
Abortion
Abrasion–Laceration
Abscess
Abuse
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Adolescent Puberty Problems
Alcoholism
Allergies
Anemia
Angina
Anorexia
Anus Problems
Asthma
Back Pain
Bed-Wetting—Enuresis
Behavior–Irritability (Pediatric)
Birth Control
Blackout Spells (Syncope)
Blood in Stools
Breast Problems
Breathing Trouble (Adult)
Breathing Trouble (Pediatric)
Bruising/Bleeding Tendency
Burns
Chest Pain
Confusion
Constipation (Adult)
Constipation (Pediatric)
Convulsions
Cough
Coughing Blood (Hemoptysis)
Cramps, Menstrual
Cyanosis
Dark Urine
Depression–Anxiety
Diabetes
Diaper Rash (Pediatric)
Diaper Staining (Pediatric)
Diarrhea, Acute
Diarrhea, Chronic or Recurrent
Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
Discharge, Vagina
Dizziness–Vertigo
Double Vision (Diplopia)
Ear Problems (Tinnitus, Decreased Hearing, Ear Discomfort)
Eating, Excessive
Excessive Drinking–Excessive Urination (Polydipsia–Polyuria)
Eye Problems
Facial Pain
Fever
Foot/Ankle Pain
Frostbite
Gait–Coordination Problems
Hair Change
Hand/Wrist/Arm Problems
Headache
Head Injury
Heatstroke (Heat Prostration)
Hernia, Inguinal
Hiccough
Hoarseness
Hyperactivity (Pediatric)
Hypertension
Indigestion (Bloating)
Infertility
Jaundice
Joint–Extremity Pain
Lethargy
Lump–Lymphadenopathy
Mouth Trouble
Muscle Weakness
Nail Problems
Nausea–Vomiting (Adult)
Nausea–Vomiting (Pediatric)
Neck Pain
Nose–Sinus Trouble
Numbness
Obesity
Overdose–Poisoning
Palpitations (Heart Pounding)
Pigment Change*
Pregnant
Retardation (Pediatric)
Sexual Problems
Sick Frequently (Pediatric)
Skin Problems
Sleep Problems
Small Baby
Stones–Gallstones
Stroke
Suicidal Thoughts
Swelling
Talking Trouble
Testicle Trouble
Thyroid Trouble
Trauma
Tremor
Tuberculosis
Twitching
Ulcer, Gastric, or Duodenal
Ulcer, Leg
Unconscious–Stupor
Upper Respiratory Infection
Urine Troubles
Vaginal Bleeding Problems
Venereal Disease
Vomiting Blood
Weight Loss
Well Baby Check
Glossary
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D
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G
H
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K
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M
N
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Selected COOP Charts for Measuring Health Status

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 ((http://www.howsyourhealth.org) www.howsyourhealth.org ) that provides valuable patient education material

One of the few books dedicated specifically to symptom evaluation, this bestseller is a quick-reference guide to more than 100 commonly seen symptoms in adults and children.

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