Differential diagnosis of common complaints
By: Robert H. Seller, Andrew B. Symons
Contributors: Symons, Andrew B.
Edition: 6th ed.
Publisher: Elsevier/Saunders
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Philadelphia, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 457
ISBN-13: 9781455707720
Subjects: Differential Diagnosis
Description: This 6th Edition, by Drs. Robert H. Seller and Andrew B. Symons, helps you quickly and efficiently diagnose the 36 most common symptoms reported by patients. Organized alphabetically by presenting symptom, each chapter mirrors the problem-solving process most physicians use to make a diagnosis. It's a practical, clinically oriented approach that can help you master the differential diagnosis of common symptoms and diagnose almost all the problems typically seen in your practice. Find the guidance you need quickly through an alphabetical organization by presenting symptom and a concise, consistent, user-friendly approach that mirrors the diagnostic decision-making process. Get a fresh perspective from new co-author, Dr. Andrew B. Symons, who brings a strong background in education as Vice Chair of Medical Student Education at SUNY Buffalo.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Abdominal pain in adults; title: Abdominal pain in children; title: Backache; title: Belching, bloating, and flatulence; title: Breast lumps; title: Chest pain; title: Colds, flu and stuffy nose; title: Constipation; title: Cough; title: Diarrhea; title: Dizziness/lightheadedness and vertigo; title: Earache; title: Facial pain; title: Fatigue; title: Fever; title: Forgetfulness; title: Headache; title: Heartburn, indigestion, and dyspepsia; title: Insomnia; title: Menstrual irregularities; title: Menstrual pain; title: Nausea and/or vomiting without abdominal pain; title: Pain in the foot; title: Pain in the lower extremity in adults; title: Pain in the lower extremity and limping in children; title: Pain in the upper extremity; title: Palpations; title: Shortness of breath; title: Skin problems; title: Sore throat; title: Swelling of the legs; title: Urethral discharge and dysuria; title: Vaginal discharge and itching; title: Vision problems and other common eye problems; title: Voiding disorders and incontinence; title: Weight gain and weight loss.