Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness, & Surgery, 6th Edition

The most trusted medical resource, now updated, expanded and revised <br><br>For almost three decades, readers have turned to The Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness &amp; 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. <br><br>This edition has been completely revised and updated throughout and features: <br><br>* More than 20 new illness and disorders topics, ranging from Chronic Pain Syndrome to Perimenopause to Silent Stroke and Smoking Addiction <br><br>* Appendix covering diets and other preventive measures <br><br>* An extensive Glossary of medical-related words and terminology with easy-to-understand explanations about medical tests and brief descriptions of certain rare diseases and disorders <br><br>From 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 &amp; Surgery is the most reliable and accessible resource available.