Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness & Surgery: Updated and Revised 6th Edition (Complete Guidel to Symptons, Illness and Surgery)

ISBN: 0399161511

Author: Griffith, H. Winter

Condition: Used

The most trusted medical resource, now updated, expanded and revisedFor almost three decades, readers have turned to The Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness & Surgery for the most comprehensive and easy-to-use tool for diagnosing, understanding and seeking treatment for any illness-from the common cold to life-threatening cancer and heart disease. With up-to-date information on new medical therapies, drugs and surgeries, this authoritative, all-in-one handbook will help sort out the confusing and conflicting information found online and many other places.This edition has been completely revised and updated throughout and features:More than 20 new illness and disorders topics, ranging from Chronic Pain Syndrome to Perimenopause to Silent Stroke and Smoking AddictionAppendix covering diets and other preventive measuresAn extensive Glossary of medical-related words and terminology with easy-to-understand explanations about medical tests and brief descriptions of certain rare diseases and disordersFrom signs and symptoms to information on complications and outcomes, from diagnostic tests to advice on when to call the doctor, The Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness & Surgery is the most reliable and accessible resource available.