Differential Diagnosis of Common Complaints

by Seller, Robert H.

• ISBN13: 9780721633275
• ISBN10: 0721633277
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1993-01-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

Now in its fifth edition, this popular diagnostic resource continues to provide you with practical coverage of the most common complaints you're likely to see in daily practice. Each chapter is organized by symptom-rather than disease-making it easy for you to find the information you need fast. Discussions of probable causes for the complaint, historical findings, physical findings, and suggested diagnostic studies will lead you to a firm diagnosis.

Table of Contents

Abdominal Pain in Adults	p. 1
Abdominal Pain in Children	p. 19
Backache	p. 31
Belching, Bloating, and Flatulence	p. 47
Breast Lumps	p. 55
Chest Pain	p. 61
Colds, Flu, and Stuffy Nose	p. 75
Constipation	p. 83
Cough	p. 93
Diarrhea	p. 105
Dizziness/Lightheadedness and Vertigo	p. 121
Earache	p. 133
Facial Pain	p. 143
Fatigue	p. 155
Fever	p. 167
Forgetfulness	p. 177
Headache	p. 183
Heartburn and Indigestion	p. 201
Insomnia	p. 211
Menstrual Irregularities	p. 219
Menstrual Pain	p. 241
Nausea and/or Vomiting Without Abdominal Pain	p. 249
Pain in the Foot	p. 259
Pain in the Lower Extremity in Adults	p. 269
Pain in the Lower Extremity and Limping in Children	p. 293
Pain in the Upper Extremity	p. 299
Palpitations	p. 321
Shortness of Breath	p. 331
Skin Problems	p. 341
Sore Throat	p. 353
Swelling of the Legs	p. 363
Urethral Discharge and Dysuria	p. 373
Vaginal Discharge and Itching	p. 383
Vision Problems and Other Common Eye Problems	p. 393
Voiding Disorders and Incontinence	p. 405
Weight Gain and Weight Loss	p. 415
Index	p. 425
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