The Merck Manual Go-To Home Guide for Symptoms (1) (Merck Manual Home Health Handbook)

The Merck Manual Go-To Home Guide for Symptoms takes complex medical information and puts it in everyday language that is easy to understand and accessible to all.  It covers a wide range of medical symptoms, from abdominal pain to wheezing.  Every discussion provides a comprehensive look at each symptom's Causes: both common and less-common, Evaluation: warning signs, when to see a doctor, what the doctor does, and testing, Treatment: a wide-array of options, and Key points: the most important information about the symptom.  It is organized in alphabetical order, with a comprehensive index that makes it easy for busy families to quickly find the information they need, and includes many helpful tables and illustrations.  

101 symptoms are covered in over 500 pages, including: Back Pain, Cough, Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Heartburn, Itching, Joint Pain, Nausea, Palpitations, Shortness of Breath, Weight Loss and many more...

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