Symptoms (Mass Market Paperback)

by Isadore Rosenfeld M.D. (Author) "When was the last time it happened to you?..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
This useful home health guide is a hypochondriac's delight, as physician Rosenfeld ( Modern Prevention ) describes bodily ailments and symptoms running the gamut from heartburn to fainting spells, blurred vision to yellow eyeballs, memory loss to constipation. Are such disorders nothing serious--or a good reason to start worrying? Rosenfeld contends that his book will give most readers an idea of what a symptom really indicates, what should be done about it and how quickly. "In my experience, the first opinion of an informed patient usually turns out to be right." He is careful to note, however, that Symptoms is not intended to replace a visit to the doctor; rather, it is a tool for patients to rely on in describing their problems with increased accuracy. In 17 chapters Rosenfeld gives intelligent suggestions on how to play medical detective and pin down the likely diagnosis, and explains how age, sex, family medical history and habits can offer additional clues to a symptom's meaning. His book will save readers time, money and, best of all, anxiety. BOMC , QPBC , MacMillan Book Club , Preferred Choice Book Plan and Rodale Press Book Club alternates.
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Review
"The book saved my life." -- Jack Paar

"Concise, comprehensive, and highly readable." -- New York Daily News

"Symptoms  will save readers time, money, and, best of all, anxiety." -- Publishers Weekly -- Review

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Bantam (June 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553568132
• ISBN-13: 978-0553568134
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #86,267 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has saved me thousands of dollars and much anxiety, June 10, 2001

By A Customer

I bought this book when it first came out and was hoping to find an updated version. I am surprised that more people haven't reviewed this book. I have a whole collection of health/medical books and Symptoms is the only one showing wear. I have turned to this book again and again. It is easy to read and understand and you can find information on most problems. There were times when I would have gone to a doc but found out from this book that I didn't need to and other times when I thought a symptom to be minor that really wasn't. The book helps you decide the best course of action. It helped me through my son's early years and through numerous medical problems for my whole family. You won't be disappointed by this book. Just be sure to keep it handy. You will find yourself using it alot.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book you can have on hand when concerned about health, April 2, 1998

By A Customer

I have bought this book twice. Each time let a friend borrow it and never got it back. Obviously they felt the same way.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lets you know what to do when you are clueless., August 7, 2002

By	Levi Blackman (Arlington, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Symptoms (Paperback)

I first got this book because my mother was out watering plants and a bug flew into her ear and started to borrow. It hurt her bad enough to make her scream. What do you do in this type of situation? This book anwsered that question and has anwsered many more since then. It is a great resource to have for those What do I do situations. A must have for families with kids. I recommend this book to anyone.