Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs : A Cost-Effective Approach 3E

Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs: A Cost-Effective Approach
Third Edition
 
Designed for quick reference, the revised Third Edition of this handy pocket manual contains diagnostic algorithms to help you interpret more than 230 symptoms and signs. The ideal aid for the busy clinician, this portable resource promotes a cost-effective patient workup, highlighting what tests to order and when to refer to a specialist. The Third Edition has been updated to include new algorithmic diagnosis that highlight several useful laboratory tests not included in prior editions, real case histories that help readers apply algorithms in clinical practice, and a new appendix that provides an extensive list of diagnostic tests to be ordered when faced with the most common symptoms.
 
NEW to the Third Edition…
• NEW algorithmic diagnosis highlights several useful laboratory tests not included in prior editions.
• NEW case histories help you apply algorithms in clinical practice.
• NEW appendix provides an extensive list of diagnostic tests to be ordered when faced with the most common symptoms.
 
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Introduction

Abdominal Pain, Acute

Abdominal Pain, Chronic Recurrent

Abdominal Rigidity

Abdominal Swelling, Focal

Abdominal Swelling, Generalized

Alterations in Serum Iron

Alterations in Serum Uric Acid

Absent or Diminished Pulse

Acid Phosphatase Elevation

Acidosis (Decreased pH)

Alkaline Phosphatase Elevation

Alkalosis (Increased pH)

Alopecia

Amenorrhea

Amnesia

Anemia

Ankle Clonus

Anorexia

Anosmia or Unusual Odors

Anuria or Oliguria

Anxiety

Aphasia, Apraxia, and Agnosia

Ascites

Apartate Aminotransferase Elevation

Ataxia

Athetosis

Axillary Mass

Babinski’s Sign

Back Pain

Bleeding Gums

Blindness

Blurred Vision

Bone Mass or Swelling

Borborygmi

Bradycardia

Breast Discharge

Breast Mass

Breast Pain

Cardiac Arrhythmia

Cardiac Murmurs

Cardiomegaly

Chest Deformity

Chest Pain

Chest Tenderness

Chills

Choreiform Movements

Clubbing of the Fingers

Coma

Constipation

Convulsions

Cough

Cramps, Menstrual

Cramps, Muscular

Crepitus

Cyanosis

Deafness

Delayed Puberty

Delirium

Delusions

Dementia

Depression

Diaphoresis

Diarrhea, Acute

Diarrhea, Chronic

Difficulty Urinating

Diplopia

Dizziness

Drop Attacks

Dwarfism

Dysarthria

Dysmenorrhea

Dyspareunia

Dysphagia

Dyspnea

Dysuria

Ear Discharge

Earache

Edema, Generalized

Edema, Localized

Enophthalmos

Enuresis

Epiphora

Epistaxis

Euphoria

Exophthalmos

Extremity Pain, Lower Extremity

Extremity Pain, Upper Extremity

Eye Pain

Face Pain

Facial Flushing

Facial Mass

Facial Paralysis

Facial Swelling

Facies, Abnormal

Failure to Thrive

Fatigue

Femoral Mass or Swelling

Fever, Acute

Fever, Chronic

Flank Mass

Flank Pain

Flatulence

Foot and Toe Pain

Foot Deformities

Foot Ulceration

Forehead Enlargement

Free Thyroxine (T4)

Frequency of Urination

Frigidity

Gait Disturbances

Gangrene

Gigantism

Girdle Pain

Glycosuria

Gynecomastia

Halitosis

Hallucinations

Head Mass or Swelling

Headache

Heartburn

Heel Pain

Hematemesis

Hematuria

Hemianopsia

Hemiparesis/Hemiplegia

Hemoptysis

Hemorrhoids

Hepatomegaly

Hiccups

Hip Pain

Hirsutism

Hoarseness

Horner’s Syndrome

Hyperactive Reflexes

Hypercalcemia

Hypercholesterolemia

Hyperglycemia

Hyperkalemia

Hyperkinesis

Hypernatremia

Hyperpigmentation

Hypersomnia

Hypertension

Hypertriglyceridemia

Hypoactive Reflexes

Hypoalbuminemia

Hypocalcemia

Hypochondriasis

Hypoglycemia

Hypokalemia

Hyponatremia

Hypotension, Chronic

Hypothermia

Hypoxemia

Impotence

Incontinence of Feces

Incontinence of Urine

Increased Serum Bilirubin

Indigestion

Infertility, Female

Infertility, Male

Inguinal Swelling

Insomnia

Intracranial or Cervical Bruit

Jaundice

Jaw Pain

Jaw Swelling

Joint Pain

Joint Swelling

Knee Pain

Knee Swelling

Kyphosis

Lactic Dehydrogenase Elevation

Leg Ulceration

Leucocytosis

Leucopenia

Lip Pain

Lip Swelling

Lordosis

Lymphadenopathy

Melena

Memory Loss

Menorrhagia

Mental Retardation

Meteorism

Metrorrhagia

Monoplegia

Mouth Pigmentation

Muscular Atrophy

Musculoskeletal Pain, Generalized

Nail Abnormalities

Nasal Discharge

Nasal Obstruction

Nausea and Vomiting

Neck Pain

Neck Stiffness

Neck Swelling

Nightmares

Nocturia

Nose, Regurgitation of Food Through

Nystagmus

Obesity, Pathologic

Odor

Opisthotonus

Orthopnea

Pain in the Penis

Palpitations

Papilledema

Paresthesias of the Lower Extremity

Paresthesias of the Upper Extremity

Pathologic Reflexes

Pelvic Mass

Pelvic Pain

Penile Sore

Perineum Pain

Periorbital Edema

Peristalsis, Visible

Photophobia

Plasma Cortisol

Pneumaturia

Polycythemia

Polydipsia

Polyphagia

Polyuria

Popliteal Swelling

Precocious Puberty

Precordial Thrill

Premenstrual Tension

Priapism

Prolonged Prothrombin Time

Proteinuria

Pruritus Ani

Pruritus, Generalized

Pruritus, Vulvae

Ptosis

Ptyalism

Pulsatile Swelling

Pulse Irregularity

Pulses, Unequal

Pupil Abnormalities

Purpura and Abnormal Bleeding

Pyuria

Rales

Rash—Distribution

Rash—Morphology

Raynaud’s Phenomena

Rectal Bleeding

Rectal Discharge

Rectal Mass

Rectal Pain

Regurgitation, Esophageal

Respiration Abnormalities

Restless Leg Syndrome

Risus Sardonicus

Scalp Tenderness

Scoliosis

Scotoma

Scrotal Swelling

Sensory Loss

Shoulder Pain

Skin Thickening

Sleep Apnea

Sleepwalking

Sneezing

Snoring

Sore Throat

Spasticity

Speech Abnormalities

Splenomegaly, Acute or Subacute

Splenomegaly, Chronic

Squint

Steatorrhea

Strangury

Stress Incontinence

Stretch Marks (Striae)

Stridor

Stupor

Succussion Sounds

Syncope

Tachycardia

Taste Abnormalities

Testicular Atrophy

Testicular Pain

Testicular Swelling

Thirst

Thrombocytopenia

Thyroid Enlargement

Tinnitus

Tongue Mass or Swelling

Tongue Pain

Tongue Ulcers

Tooth and Gum Abnormalities

Tremor

Trismus

Uremia

Urethral Discharge

Urine Color Changes

Vaginal Discharge

Varicose Veins

Vulval or Vaginal Mass

Vulval or Vaginal Ulcerations

Weight Loss

Wheezing