Before You Call the Doctor: Safe, Effective Self-Care for Over 300 Common Medical Problems - Softcover

Hasselbring, Bobbie; Castleman, Michael; Simons M.D., Anne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0449007421 ISBN 13: 9780449007426

Publisher: Random House Publishing Group, 1995

Synopsis

An A-to-Z reference to the essentials of good home health care for more than 300 ailments, symptoms, and health-related concerns

Before You Call the Doctor is easy to follow, and it’s organized to get you the information you need—quickly.
 
Does someone in your family have a headache?
· Find headache listed alphabetically in Chapter 7, “The Head and Nervous System.” There, you’ll learn about the three most common kinds of headaches and their causes in the section called “What’s Going On.”
· Under “Before You Call the Doctor,” you’ll find a range of home-treatment suggestions, from common over-the-counter medications, wet towels, and ice packs to the techniques of massage, acupressure, nasal decongestion, and headache prevention.
· “When to Call the Doctor” tells you what to do—and what to expect—when self-care strategies don’t work.
· Finally, there are six “Red Flags”—special signs to watch for that indicate a headache needs immediate expert attention.

This indispensable guidebook contains detailed, practical information on every page to help you achieve greater medical self-reliance.

About this title

From the Publisher

What an incredibly useful book! I had the pleasure of working on this book with the wonderful author team a few years back. But it wasn't until I had a common medical problem of my own--tendonitis--that I realized how utterly fabulous this book is. It gives you exercises you can do at home to alleviate your problem BEFORE you see the doctor--and I saved myself a bunch of money in medical bills! I've since given the book to many of my friends, and they swear by it. Back pain? Headaches? Ear pain? Lumpy breasts? See what you need to be concerned about, what you don't, and what you should do. This book is written in such an accesible tone and style you won't be disappointed. --E. Zack, Sr. Editor, The Ballantine Publishing Group

From the Inside Flap

all the Doctor is the thorough and medically responsible self-case guide everyone needs. Written in clear, easy-to-understand language, it covers the essentials of home care for hundreds of ailments, from serious illnesses such as heart failure and emphysema to everyday maladies such as colds and constipation. Each entry explains the disorder, lists effective at-home treatments, identifies when you should see your doctor, and highlights those signs and symptoms that warrant immediate professional treatment. Before You Call the Doctor also covers:
-- First-Aid for common medical emergencies
-- The seven keys to optimal health -- a lifelong system to cut medical costs
-- Men's and women's health issues
-- How to stock your medicine cabinet, maintain a family health record -- and much more.

Doctors are -- and always have been -- the treatment alternative of last retort, after Band-Aids, aspirin, and home remedies like Mom's chicken soup. If you want to be an informed

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0449007421
• ISBN 13: 9780449007426
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 720