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

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Staying Alive is the ultimate medical survival guide for the twenty-first-century patient. Written by the award-winning family physician Dr. Matthew Hahn, the book details what most effectively saves patients' lives and keeps them well. Drawing on his extensive experience, Dr. Hahn teaches you to spot life-threatening symptoms and recognize medical emergencies in time. He then follows up with advice on taking advantage of available preventative care and changing your lifestyle to avoid these emergencies in the future. The book is divided into three sections: 1. Sixty-Two Medical Complaints That.  Read more... Abstract: Staying Alive is the ultimate medical survival guide for the twenty-first-century patient. Written by the award-winning family physician Dr. Matthew Hahn, the book details what most effectively saves patients' lives and keeps them well. Drawing on his extensive experience, Dr. Hahn teaches you to spot life-threatening symptoms and recognize medical  Read more... 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 #x99 t Comfort 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.