The American Medical Association Guide to Your Family's Symptoms

Book excerpt: You've got a nagging headache -- is it simple stress something more serious? Your little girl is listless and irritable -- do you need to rush her to the pediatrician? You'll find the answers in The American Medical Association Guide to Your Family's Symptoms, an easy-to-use guide to understanding both common and unusual symptoms of men, women, and children. Unique at-a-glance charts with simple yes-or-no questions will help you analyze hundreds of ailments and recognize when to treat at home, go to the doctor, or rush to the emergency room. This unique guide is -- Simple and easy to use -- Illustrated with clear charts and drawings -- Filled with practical home care information and advice on alleviating symptoms -- Reassuring with its comprehensive emergency and first-aid section -- An essential quick reference for problems from birth through adolescence, adulthood, and the later years