Oblast: Ostalo
Godina izdanja: 2010
ISBN: 978-1-4053-4883-6
Jezik: Engleski
Autor: Strani

COMPLETE HOME MEDICAL GUIDE - The Essential Reference for Every Family

Izdavač - DK, London

Godina - 2010

648 strana

31 cm

ISBN - 978-1-4053-4883-6

Povez - Tvrd

Stanje - Kao na slici, oštećen omot, tekst bez podvlačenja



SADRŽAJ:
TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH
Introduction
Inheritance and health
Understanding inheritance
Health care throughout life
Lifestyle and health
Diet and health
Exercise and health
Alcohol, tobacco, and drugs
Sex and health
Psychological health
Safety and health

ASSESSING YOUR SYMPTOMS
Introduction
General charts
Tiredness
Loss of weight
Difficulty sleeping
Fever
Lumps and swellings
Feeling faint and passing out
Headache
Feeling depressed
General skin problems
Rash with fever
Painful or irritated eye





Disturbed or impaired vision
Hearing loss
Earache
Sore throat
Coughing
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
Difficulty swallowing
Vomiting
Recurrent vomiting
Abdominal pain
Recurrent abdominal pain
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Chest pain
Frequent urination
Painful urination
Back pain
Neck pain or stiffness
Painful joints
Swollen ankles

MEN`S CHARTS
Erectile dysfunction
Testes and scrotum problems
Problems with the penis

WOMEN`S CHARTS
Breast problems
Lower abdominal pain in women
Genital irritation in women
Abnormal vaginal discharge
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Painful periods

CHILDREN`S CHARTS
Weight problems in children
Vomiting in children
Diarrhoea in children
Fever in children
Breathing problems in children
Coughing in children
Abdominal pain in children

LOOKING FOR DISEASE
Introduction

VISITING YOUR DOCTOR
Medical history and examination

VISUALIZING INTERNAL ORGANS
Imaging techniques
Viewing techniques

YOUR BODY AND DISEASE
Introduction

GENES AND INHERITANCE
Genetic disorders

CANCER
Living with cancer

INFECTIONS AND INFESTATIONS
Viral infections
Bacterial infections
Protozoal and fungal infections
Worm infestations

SERIOUS INJURIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISORDERS
Serious injuries
Poisoning and environmental disorders

SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS
Generalized skin conditions
Localized skin conditions
Skin infections and infestations
Minor skin injuries
Hair and nail disorders

MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
Bone disorders
Joint and ligament disorders
Muscle and tendon disorders
Musculoskeletal injuries

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Major cardiovascular disorders
Heart rate and rhythm disorders
Heart valve and muscle disorders
Peripheral vascular disorders

BLOOD AND THE LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEMS
Blood disorders
Disorders of the lymphatic system
Immune disorders
Allergies

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Nose and throat disorders
Lung disorders

NERVOUS SYSTEM AND MENTAL FUNCTION
General nervous system disorders
Disorders of the brain and spinal cord
Peripheral nervous system disorders
Mental health disorders

EYES AND VISION
Eye disorders
Eyelid and tear system disorders
Vision disorders
Ears, hearing, and balance
Outer- and middle-ear disorders
Hearing and inner-ear disorders

TEETH AND GUMS
Disorders of the teeth
Gum disorders

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
General digestive and nutritional problems
Disorders of the mouth, tongue, and oesophagus
Disorders of the stomach and duodenum
Disorders of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
Disorders of the intestines, rectum, and anus

HORMONES AND METABOLISM
Pituitary gland disorders
Thyroid and parathyroid gland disorders
Adrenal gland disorders
Metabolic disorders

URINARY SYSTEM
Kidney disorders
Disorders of the bladder and urethra

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Disorders of the testes, scrotum, SU and penis
Prostate disorders
Male hormonal disorders

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Menstrual, menopausal, and hormonal problems
Disorders of the female reproductive organs
Breast disorders

SEX AND REPRODUCTION
Sexually transmitted infections
Sexual problems
Infertility

PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
Problems in pregnancy
Problems in labour
Problems after childbirth

INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD
Problems in babies
Chromosome and gene disorders
Skin and hair disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders
Disorders of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
Disorders of the nervous system
Developmental and psychological disorders
Eye and ear disorders
Disorders of the digestive system
Endocrine and metabolic disorders
Disorders of the reproductive and urinary systems

TREATING DISEASE
Introduction

DRUG TREATMENT
Understanding drugs
Drugs for infections and infestations
Drugs acting on the skin
Drugs for musculoskeletal disorders
Drugs for cardiovascular disorders
Drugs for blood and immune system disorders and cancer
Drugs for respiratory disorders
Drugs acting on the brain and nervous system
Drugs for eye and ear disorders
Drugs for digestive disorders
Vitamin and mineral supplements
Drugs acting on the endocrine system and metabolism
Drugs acting on the reproductive and urinary systems

SURGERY
Having an operation
Types of surgery

CARE AND THERAPIES
Care of the sick
Rehabilitation therapies
Psychological therapies

Index
Acknowledgments



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