Staying Alive : the Signs That You Have to See a Doctor Right Now, and the Ways to Avoid Having to See One Again 9781510713963, 1510713964, 9781510713956

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Staying Alive : the Signs That You Have to See a Doctor Right Now, and the Ways to Avoid Having to See One Again
 9781510713963, 1510713964, 9781510713956

Table of contents :
Content: Intro
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Photo Insert
Introduction
Part 1 Sixty-Two Medical Complaints That Should Never Be Ignored
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 When to See the Doctor: The Cardinal Signs and Symptoms of Disease
Chapter 3 General Complaints
Allergic Reaction (Anaphylaxis)
Excessive Thirst
Fever
Weight Loss, Unexplained or Unintentional
Chapter 4 Newborns, Babies, and Infants
Crying Baby That Wonâ#x80
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Diarrhea in a Baby
Fever in a Newborn
Fever in Infants Older Than 1 Month
Listless or Tired-Appearing Baby
Projectile Vomiting in a Baby. Trouble Breathing in a BabyChapter 5 The Head
Headache
Headache Red Flags
One-Sided Headache in a Person Over the Age of 50
Chapter 6 The Eyes
Change in the Appearance of the Eye(s) or Eyelid(s)
Pain of the Eye
Sudden Changes in Vision
Sudden Loss of Vision
Chapter 7 Ears, Nose, and Throat
Ears
Ear Pain
When to Go to the Doctor for Ear Infections
Other Causes of Ear Pain
Ringing in the Ears (Pulsatile Tinnitus)
Sudden Hearing Loss
Nose
Nosebleeds
Throat
Abscess of the Throat or Neck
Mononucleosis
Strep Throat
Chapter 8 Chest/Cardiovascular System
Abnormal Heartbeat. Chest PainChapter 9 Lungs/Breathing
Cough
Gradual Onset of Difficulty Breathing
Sudden Onset of Difficulty Breathing
Sudden Onset of Difficulty Breathing in People with Chronic Lung Conditions
Chapter 10 The Back (Back Pain)
Back Pain
Back Pain Red Flags
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Chapter 11 Abdomen
Abdominal Pain
Hernia
Indigestion
Chapter 12 Urinary System (Plumbing)
Blood in the Urine
Other Urinary Symptoms
Chapter 13 The Bowels and Rectum (Sewer Line)
Blood: Rectal Bleeding or Blood in the Stool
Change in Bowel Habits
Chapter 14 Lady Parts
Lady Parts 101: The Missed Period. Lady Parts 201: Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding, Vaginal Discharge, Pelvic Pain, Growths, or SwellingPostmenopausal Bleeding
Chapter 15 Man Parts
Swelling of the Uncircumcised Penis: Paraphimosis
Testicle Lump
Testicle Pain
Chapter 16 Arms and Legs
Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT or blood clot)
Chapter 17 Neurologic
Change in Mental Status
Seizures
Stroke
Chapter 18 Skin
Angioedema
Cellulitis/Abscess
Herpes
Hives (Urticaria)
Lyme Disease
Measles
Meningitis
Moles/Growths
Shingles
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
Chapter 19 Organizing Your Medical Information. Part 2 The Miracles of Twenty-First-Century MedicineTaking Advantage of Modern Preventive Medical Care
Part 3 The Be Healthy! Workbook
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Be Healthy! Workbook
Chapter 2 How to Use the Be Healthy! Workbook
Chapter 3 Motivation
Chapter 4 Personal Assessment
Chapter 5 Creating Weight, Eating, and Exercise/Fitness Goals
Chapter 6 The Calendars
Chapter 7 Reassessing Progress
Chapter 8 On Being Healthy
Chapter 9 Losing Weight
Chapter 10 Nutrition 101
Chapter 11 Assignment: Controlling Eating Behavior
Chapter 12 Assignment: Portion Control.

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