Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness and Surgery

A doctor, with over 25 years of experience in private practice and at university level, addresses your most-asked questions and concerns. Dr Griffith tells you, in simple, clearly written charts, what to expect from any illness from the common cold to life-threatening cancer and heart disease. Describes disorders that affect everyone from infancy to old age. Discusses newly publicized health dangers, such as Reye's syndrome and AIDS. Supplies up-to-date information on the latest medical treatments, including operations and drugs. EASY-TO-READ CHARTS EXPLAIN:520 IllnessesTreatment: Diet, Activity and160 Operations MedicineSigns and SymptomsComplicationsCauses and PreventionWhen to Call the DoctorDiagnostic TestsIs Surgery Necessary?Curable or Incurable?