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    The Merck Manual Go-To Home Guide For Symptoms
    The Merck Manual Go-To Home Guide For Symptoms
    The Merck Manual Go-To Home Guide For Symptoms
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    The Merck Manual Go-To Home Guide For Symptoms

    By Robert S Porter and Justin Kaplan

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    The Merck Manual Go-To Home Guide for Symptoms takes complex medical information and makes it easy to understand and accessible to an everyday audience.  It covers a wide range of everyday symptoms, from abdominal pain to wheezing, and almost everything in between.  Every section provides a comprehensive look at each symptom's Causes: both common and less-common, Evaluation: warning signs, when to see a doctor, what the doctor does, and testing, Treatment: a wide-array of options, and Key points: the most important information about the symptom.  It also includes helpful tables and illustrations.  Organized in a (2- color, 500 page) paperback format makes it easy for busy families to quickly find the information they need.

    Symptoms covered include: Back Pain, Cough, Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Heartburn, Itching, Joint Pain, Nausea, Swelling and many more....
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMerck
    Release dateOct 29, 2013
    ISBN9780911910582
    The Merck Manual Go-To Home Guide For Symptoms

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