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- ABDOMINAL PAIN, CHRONIC RECURRENT (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- TONGUE PAIN (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- ABDOMINAL PAIN, ACUTE (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- BACK PAIN (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- BREAST PAIN (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- CHEST PAIN (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- EXTREMITY PAIN, LOWER EXTREMITY (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- EXTREMITY PAIN, UPPER EXTREMITY (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- EYE PAIN (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- FACE PAIN (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- FLANK PAIN (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- FOOT AND TOE PAIN (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- GIRDLE PAIN (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- HEEL PAIN (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- HIP PAIN (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- Low Back Pain/Swelling (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Abdominal Pain in Lower Quadrants (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Abdominal Pain in Upper Quadrants (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Abdominal Pain with Rebound Tenderness (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Breast Pain & Discharge (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Elbow Pain/Swelling (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Flank Pain/CVA Tenderness (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Jaw Pain/Swelling (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Knee Pain/Swelling (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Neck Stiffness/Pain (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Pelvic Pain - Female (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Shoulder Pain/Swelling (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Wrist & Hand Pain/Swelling (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Ankle Pain/Swelling (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Chest Pain (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Otalgia (Ear Pain) (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Abdominal Pain (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Back Pain (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Chest Pain (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Hip Pain (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Knee Pain (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Scrotal Pain (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- FOOT, HEEL, AND TOE PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- TONGUE PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- ABDOMINAL PAIN, GENERALIZED (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- LOW BACK PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- ARM PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- BREAST PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- CHEST PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- ELBOW PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- EPIGASTRIC PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- EYE PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- FACIAL PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- FLANK PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- GROIN PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- HAND AND FINGER PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- HIP PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Breast pain [Mastalgia] (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Abdominal pain (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Arm pain (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Back pain (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Chest pain (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Eye pain (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Flank pain (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Jaw pain (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Leg pain (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Neck pain (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Rectal pain (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Throat pain (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Characteristic Location of Abdominal Pain Associated with Various Diseases* (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Abdominal Pain* (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Back Pain (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Chest Pain (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Pleuritic Pain* (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Shoulder Pain (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Complex regional pain syndrome (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Pain disorder (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Breast pain [Mastalgia] (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Eye pain [Ophthalmalgia] (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Abdominal pain (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Arm pain (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Back pain (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Chest pain (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Facial pain (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Flank pain (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Jaw pain (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Leg Pain (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Neck pain (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Rectal pain (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Throat pain (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Chest Pain, Atypical (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Chest Pain, Substernal (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Low Back Pain (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Monarticular Joint Pain (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Abdominal Pain (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Calf Pain (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Chronic Pelvic Pain (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Hip Pain (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Knee Pain (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Neck Pain (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Pleuritic Pain (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Scrotal Pain (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Shoulder Pain (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Chronic/Recurrent Abdominal Pain (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Pleuritic Chest Pain (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Acute Nonpleuritic Chest Pain (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Ear Pain/Discharge (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Facial / Dental / Temporomandibular Pain (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Low Back Pain (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Scrotal Pain/Swelling (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Acute Abdominal Pain (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Acute Knee Pain (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Ankle/Foot Pain (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Elbow Pain (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Eye Pain (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Flank Pain (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Hip Pain (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Neck Pain (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Complex regional pain syndrome (Handbook of Diseases)
- Abdominal pain (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Back pain (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Chest pain (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Eye pain (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Flank pain (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Jaw pain (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Neck pain (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
- Abdominal pain (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Arm pain (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Back pain (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Breast pain (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Chest pain (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Eye pain (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Facial pain (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Flank pain (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Jaw pain (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Leg pain (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Neck pain (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Rectal pain (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Throat pain (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Abdominal Pain (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
- Back Pain (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
- Chest Pain (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
- Breast pain [Mastalgia] (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Eye pain [Ophthalmalgia] (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Abdominal pain (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Arm pain (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Back pain (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Chest pain (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Flank pain (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Jaw pain (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Leg pain (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Neck pain (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Rectal pain (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Throat pain (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- FOOT, HEEL, AND TOE PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Abdominal Pain, Generalized (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- LOW BACK PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- ARM PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Breast Pain (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- CHEST PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- ELBOW PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Epigastric Pain (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- EYE PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- FACIAL PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- FLANK PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- GROIN PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- HAND AND FINGER PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- HIP PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Hypogastric Pain (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
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Sleeping well can refresh your body and mind, but it's tough to do when you're in pain. Not only is the pain itself a problem, but sometimes pain medications can disturb sleep. Learn why pain worsens sleep problems and what you can do about it.
Chronic pain can affect a person 24 hours a day. What causes chronic pain? And how can you get some relief?
Learn some exercises that can help ease lower back pain.
Back pain is a common condition that many people don't take very seriously. But in some cases, back pain is just a surface symptom of a much deeper problem: osteoporosis. Unfortunately, even some doctors have a hard time telling the difference. When should you be worried and what can you do to make sure you are diagnosed correctly?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, commonly known as NSAIDs, are taken to relieve common aches and pains. However, for some people, these drugs can cause a variety of gastrointestinal problems. Avoiding these difficulties means learning whether you are at risk for trouble.
Patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) may experience bone and joint pain, sometimes because of their CML, sometimes because of their medications. Learn about medical treatments that can help.
To maintain a healthy body, exercise is essential. But working out can do more harm than good if you don't prevent injuries. Our panel of experts will discuss how to get the most out of your exercise while keeping your body in one piece.
Heartburn has millions of Americans running to the shelves of their supermarkets and drugstores to end their discomfort. Most of the time, over-the-counter medicines and lifestyle changes can provide relief. Listen in as doctors explain the symptoms of heartburn, when you can safely self-medicate, and what warning signs require medical evaluation.
Do you suffer from chest pain while exercising? If so, you may want to see a doctor. Join experts as they talk about the various methods used to diagnose a type of heart problem, known as angina.
Diagnosing irritable bowel syndrome today is often simpler than it has been in the past. Doctors used to focus on ruling out other diseases and conditions. Now, doctors turn most of their attention to a patient's symptoms. This change in approach can lead to a speedy diagnosis and quick start of therapy.
Pain and bowel irregularities caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can make a marked impact on day-to-day living. Abdominal discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, constipation or alternating diarrhea and constipation, can be debilitating. Learn what IBS experts say are the many treatments that can make all the difference in the quality of life of the 40 million people living with this very common intestinal disorder.
Many people suffer from digestive problems that don't go away. Sometimes the problem is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This syndrome is marked by abdominal discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, constipation or alternating diarrhea and constipation. Although doctors don't know exactly what causes IBS, they have learned a great deal about the wide range of symptoms experienced by people with IBS.
Some people with vague digestive symptoms needlessly suffer in silence believing there is no treatment. Abdominal discomfort, bloating, and either diarrhea, constipation or a combination of both, can be a sign of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Recent advances in the treatment of IBS make seeing a doctor the first step toward relief. Learn the many medical strategies used to treat this common intestinal disorder.
Angina pectoris is the name for a chest pain or discomfort caused by a lack of blood supply to the heart muscle. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of this common condition.
When lung cancer spreads to the bone it can cause severe pain and weak bones. Learn how these bone complications can be treated and even prevented, making life a little easier for the person with lung cancer.
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis -- together known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD -- affect as many as a million Americans. Just what are these conditions? What are their causes? How are they treated? For answers to these questions and more, watch this special Webcast brought to you exclusively by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are distinct diseases which require very different treatments. But many of their symptoms are similar, which can lead to harmful misdiagnoses. What warning signs should you look out for to recognize each disease? What can you do to make sure your diagnosis is the right one? Join us for an expert look at these two serious conditions.
Genital herpes remains one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases, but most don't know they are infected. Learn how to stay safe and find out what can be done to manage herpes.
Conventional medical treatments for arthritis have come a long way in recent years. But many people suffering from arthritis pain have found additional comfort in so-called "alternative" or "complementary" therapies. How effective are they? And more importantly, how safe? Join our panel of experts as they discuss these therapies, and how they should be used.
For some, "being on pins and needles" describes a nervous or excited state. For others, pins and needles are used to balance the flow of energy through the body. Acupuncture is growing in popularity throughout the West. But what is it all about?
Not all kidney stones are alike. Learn about the different types, and how each kind of stone brings its own specific problems.
Kidney stones, as the name implies, can lodge themselves in the kidney or along the urinary tract, causing extreme pain. What are they and how can you recognize the early warning signs?
The tragedy of life-altering events can turn your world upside down. It can have a tremendous emotional impact as well as the potential for causing the loss of good sleep. While time can heal, experts suggest there are a variety of positive steps people can take to tackle poor sleep. Seeking support by talking to friends and family may lessen trauma's effects on sleep. Paying attention to sleep habits is suggested while there are also medications that will help get sleep back on track.
People with cancer have a lot on their minds, which is why they may have trouble sleeping. But some cancer treatments can also upset sleep patterns. Learn what you can do to get a good night's rest.
If you've been diagnosed with angina, how often you need to be monitored will depend on the severity of the angina. Tune in to learn more about the evaluation process.
Most women will survive ovarian cancer if it is detected at an early stage. But most cases are detected late. Can women rely on their bodies to tell them if they have this cancer?
People living with cancer often face the prospect of their cancer spreading to the bone, or of their cancer treatments damaging bone strength. Learn what can be done to protect bone from the complications of cancer.
Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that causes specialized blood cells to grow out of control. The cancerous cells in the bone marrow damage bone, causing pain and other serious complications. Tune in to learn how these bone problems are treated and prevented.
There have been many advances in improving the outcome of people living with cancer. Although, many people are living longer with their disease, complications arise when cancer spreads. Learn what can be done to surmount those obstacles and maintain a good quality of life.
Bill Blair is a cancer researcher who found himself stricken with prostate cancer. True to his nature he has fought both the disease and side effects of treatment with enthusiasm and good spirits. Learn how one man has survived and thrived.
Have you ever thought about your favorite dessert and started to salivate? You may not have known it, but you were practicing visualization. This technique of mind over body may be used to help treat a range of medical conditions, from warts to cancer. Join our panel of experts as they discuss this powerful mind-body technique.
The differences between the sexes have been a popular topic for centuries. And so has the idea that the heart is the home of the soul. Modern medicine has discovered some significant dissimilarities between the hearts of men and women. Coincidence? Probably. But the medical facts are interesting -- and important -- nonetheless. Join our panel of experts as they discuss how men's and women's hearts differ, and the medical implications of these findings.
Heart trouble may sound like a click away if you have mitral valve prolapse (MVP). But this common misfiring in the heart is seldom serious. Learn what can be done if your MVP is out.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used by many people to relieve pain. However, since they are so commonly used, most people don't think twice about taking them. Learn why excessive use of these seemingly harmless medications can actually cause a variety of problems.
When you are an avid runner, constipation, bloating and abdominal pain can cramp your pace. Listen to one person describe how she fought off embarrassment and finally went to see a doctor.
Many people complain of heartburn. But in most cases, it's remarkably easy to find relief. Listen to experts explain why getting rid of heartburn may be simpler than you think.
Embarrassing, unpredictable and often uncomfortable, gas is a problem few people like to talk about. But everyone has a little gas now and then. When should you worry about having too much? Join our panel of gastroenterologists as they address this common and unpleasant problem.
Treating nerve damage from diabetes requires a two-pronged approach: controlling blood sugar and alleviating the pain caused by peripheral neuropathy. Learn about the latest therapies.
Almost half of all people with diabetes experience some form of nerve damage, which can develop into a complication known as peripheral neuropathy. What causes this condition, and how do you recognize the symptoms? Listen to leading experts explain.
Colon cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer deaths, typically strikes African-American men and women at a younger age. Learn what you need to know about early screening and preventing the disease.
There's a good chance you've never heard of peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. But this blockage of the leg arteries affects an estimated 8-12 million people in the U.S. alone. The condition can lead to painful leg symptoms, but most people experience no symptoms at all, and the disease is dangerously underdiagnosed. Why aren't more doctors diagnosing PAD? Who's most at risk? And how is PAD connected to stroke and heart attack? Tune in to learn the answers to these questions and more.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a common disease of the immune system. Although the exact cause if unknown, researchers believe that a combination of factors are involved.
More than two million people have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in the United States. What is this disease, and how does it affect your joints?
Many men will have advanced prostate cancer without any noticeable symptoms. Treatment for these patients is a bit different than for other patients with prostate cancer. Learn about these differences.
Heartburn can be a nuisance at any time of day, but for many people the greatest frustration happens at night. Not only can heartburn get in the way of a good night's sleep, but going to bed can actually make heartburn worse, even if you're on medication. Join our panel as they talk about nighttime heartburn, and what you can do to fight it.
In this segment, Dr. Allan Gibofsky answers your questions about arthritis. Can cracking your knuckles cause arthritis?
We all know it's important to brush our teeth regularly, but do you know the right way to do it?