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description: Featured on CBS This Morning Mens Health The Washington Post Buzzfeed and The Dr. Oz ShowTwo top doctors present a comprehensive light-hearted guide for the hypochondriac in all of us.Christopher Kelly MD and Marc Eisenberg MD FACC are both highly accomplished physicians and health experts from UNC Health and Columbia University Medical Center. In Am I Dying?! Dr. Kelly and Dr. Eisenberg walk you through common symptoms and medical myths to provide a helpful conversational guide on what to do when you experience symptoms  offering advice on whether to chill out make a doctors appointment or go to the hospital.Most new symptoms turn out to be minor. Most likely a stuffy nose isnt a sign of cancer. But sometimes a headache isnt just a temporary nuisance and could be a sign of a serious condition. The internet can offer a wealth of data but it can also be a source of harmful misinformation. So if you have a new symptom how worried should you be?This down-to-earth humorous symptom guide covers over forty different symptoms organized into eight body areas  including head/neck chest/back belly skin and more. Some examples include: Belly: When is bloating a sign of a serious problem? Why do some people feel nauseated all the time? Lady Parts: How often do you really need a mammogram? When is a lump likely to be serious? Bathroom Trouble: Why do some people pee so often (and can a bladder explode from holding it)? Packed with practical information and organized in a fun easy-to-access format Am I Dying?! is a perfect gift medical resource and must-have addition to your home library.
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title: Am I Dying?!: A Complete Guide to Your Symptoms--and What to Do Next
publisher: William Morrow