Take care of yourself : the complete illustrated guide to medical self-care / James F. Fries and Donald M. Vickery.
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TextPublisher: Boston, MA : Da Capo Life Long, 2017Edition: Tenth editionDescription: xxx, 386 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0738219738
- 9780738219738
- 616
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A revised edition of the classic self-care guide, with new research on aging. "Every family should have this book"(Annals of Internal Medicine).
Continuing to break new ground after forty years in print, Take Care of Yourself is the go-to guide for at home self-care. Simple to use, even in a crisis, the easy-to-navigate flowcharts help you quickly look up your symptoms and find an explanation of likely causes and possible home remedies, as well as advice on when you should go see a doctor. This comprehensive guide covers emergencies, over 175 healthcare concerns, the twenty things you should keep in a home pharmacy, and how to work best with your doctor. This new edition explains the latest research on how to postpone aging and what you can do to prevent chronic illness and stay in your best shape as you age. With new information on the Zika virus, prescription pain relievers, and other pertinent updates throughout, Take Care of Yourself remains your path to the most comprehensive and dependable self-care.
"What to treat at home, and when to see a doctor or seek emergency care"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 361-364) and index.
A pound of prevention : your health is in your hands -- Home medicine chest -- Emergencies -- Common injuries -- Ear, nose, throat, eye, and mouth problems -- Skin problems -- Childhood diseases -- Bones, muscles, and joints -- Chest, abdominal, and urinary problems -- Generalized problems -- Women's health -- Sexual problems and questions -- Working with your doctor and your health care system.
Author notes provided by Syndetics
James F. Fries, MD, is Professor of Medicine, Emeritus, Stanford University. He has published over 300 scientific articles and 11 books.Donald M. Vickery, MD, helped develop the first medical decision charts for non-doctors. Fries and Vickery also coauthored, with Robert H. Pantell, MD, Taking Care of Your Child. Dr. Vickery passed away in 2008.