Mayo Clinic Family Health Book The Ultimate Home Medical Reference 1st edition by Scott Litin 9781945564024 1945564024

PART ONE Injuries and Symptoms

CHAPTER 1 First Aid and Emergency Care

Choking and the Heimlich Maneuver

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Chest Pain

Severe Bleeding

Burns

Blisters, Bruises and Cuts

Trauma

Shock

Fainting, Seizure, Stroke and Diabetic Emergency

Poisoning

Bites and Stings

Foreign Bodies

Cold-Related Emergencies

Heat-Related Emergencies

Mental Health Emergencies

CHAPTER 2 Making Sense of Your Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms Common in Adults

Signs and Symptoms Common in Children

PART TWO Pregnancy and Healthy Children

CHAPTER 3 Pregnancy and Childbirth

Preparing for Pregnancy

Prenatal Care

Pregnancy and Nutrition

Common Concerns

Medical Problems of Pregnancy

Pregnancy Risk Factors

Prenatal Tests

First Trimester

Second Trimester

Third Trimester

Labor and Delivery

After Pregnancy

CHAPTER 4 Infant and Toddler Years

A Healthy Baby

Newborn Screening Tests

Getting Vaccinated

Childhood Vaccinations

Personality, Behavior and Development

Common Conditions and Concerns

Special Concerns

CHAPTER 5 Preschool and Early School Years

Growth and Development

Personality and Behavior

Common Concerns

Common Conditions

Special Concerns

CHAPTER 6 Preteen and Teenage Years

Growth and Development

Personality and Behavior

Common Conditions and Concerns

Teenage Sexuality

Special Concerns

PART THREE Healthy Adults

CHAPTER 7 Vaccinations and Screenings

How Vaccines Work

Benefits of Vaccines

Side Effects of Vaccines

Adult Vaccinations

Preventive Screenings

When to See a Doctor

When to See a Specialist

Developing a Good Relationship

CHAPTER 8 Nutrition and Weight

Nutrition Basics

A Healthy- Eating Plan

Food Labels

Finding the Right Plan

Food and Health

Food Safety

Weight Loss

Is Your Weight Healthy?

Your Weight and Your Health

How to Lose Weight

When You Need Extra Help

CHAPTER 9 Fitness

Fitness Pays

Everyday Fitness

Family Fitness

A Personal Fitness Program

Common Types of Exercise

Vigorous Exercise

Getting and Keeping Going

Preventing Injury

Activity and Chronic Illness

CHAPTER 10 Stress

Understanding Stress

Stress and Health

Recognizing Stress

Coping With Stress

CHAPTER 11 Unhealthy Behaviors

Tobacco Use Disorder

Alcohol Use Disorder

Substance Use Disorders

CHAPTER 12 Healthy Travel

Pre-travel Planning

Vaccinations

Precautions

CHAPTER 13 End-of-Life Issues

Estate Planning

Long-Term Care Insurance

Funeral Costs

Advance Directives

Organ Donation

Chaplains

Approaching Death

Visual Guide: Anatomy and Common Disorders

Bones and Joints

Muscles

Organs

Digestive System

Heart and Blood Vessels

Lungs

Endocrine Glands

Breast and Female Reproductive Organs

Male Reproductive Organs and Urinary Tract

Brain

Nervous System

Eyes and Ears

Nasal and Oral Cavities

Skin

Immune System

Genes

Spinal Disorders

Joint Disorders

Breast Disorders

Prostate Disorders

Heart Disorders

Blood Disorders

Lung Disorders

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Brain Disorders

Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders

Kidney and Urinary Disorders

Liver Disorders

Eye Disorders

Skin Disorders

PART FOUR Diseases and Disorders

CHAPTER 14 Genetics and Disease

The Basics of Genetics

Genetic Disorders

Genetic Testing

Genetic Counseling

Gene Therapy and Editing

CHAPTER 15 Cancer

What Is Cancer?

Diagnosing Cancer

Specific Cancers

Treating Cancer

Childhood Cancer

Living With Cancer

CHAPTER 16 Infectious Diseases

Understanding Your Immune System

The Enemy

Treating Infections

Common Infectious Diseases

Other Infections

Insect and Mite Infestations

Parasitic Infestations

Sexually Transmitted Infections

HIV and AIDS

CHAPTER 17 Allergies and Asthma

Allergic Reactions

Diagnosing Allergies

Treating Allergies

Respiratory Allergies

Asthma

Asthma Medications

CHAPTER 18 Brain and Nerves

Structures of the Brain

Structures of the Nervous System

A Healthy Brain at Work

Headaches

Stroke and Vascular Disorders

Infections

Structural Disorders

Degenerative Disorders

Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Disorders

CHAPTER 19 Eyes and Vision

Parts of the Eye

Common Vision Problems

An Eye Examination

Correcting Imperfect Vision

Eye Trauma

Eyelid Disorders

Eye Disorders and Diseases

Other Diseases and Your Eyes

CHAPTER 20 Ears, Nose and Throat

Your Ears

Your Nose

Your Throat

Disorders of the Ear

Disorders of the Nose and Sinuses

Disorders of the Throat

CHAPTER 21 Teeth and Mouth

Tooth Development

Care of Your Teeth

A Dental Checkup

Tooth Decay

Developmental Disorders

Gum Disease

Prosthodontics

Jaw Trauma and Disorders

Oral Infections and Diseases

Salivary Gland Disorders

CHAPTER 22 Heart and Blood Vessels

Your Heart

Risk Factors

High Blood Pressure

Coronary Artery Disease

Heart Failure

Heart Rate and Rhythm Disorders

Heart Valve Disorders

Diseases of the Heart Muscle and Lining

Circulatory Problems

CHAPTER 23 Lungs and Respiratory System

How Your Lungs Work

Respiratory Infections

Fungal Diseases of the Lungs

Chronic Lung Conditions

Lung Cancer

Occupation-Related Lung Disease

Your Lungs and Cardiovascular System

CHAPTER 24 Breast Health

Normal Breast Changes

Breast Disorders

Breast Cancer

CHAPTER 25 Digestive System

Your Digestive System at Work

Esophageal Disorders

Stomach Disorders

Intestinal Disorders

Anorectal Disorders

Hernias

Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders

Pancreatic Disorders

Liver Disorders

CHAPTER 26 Kidneys and Urinary Tract

Congenital Kidney Disorders

Inherited Kidney Disorders

Blood Vessel Problems

Kidney Failure

Stones, Cysts and Tumors

Injury and Inflammation

Urinary Tract Infections

Other Urinary Disorders

CHAPTER 27 Bones, Joints and Muscles

How Your Bones, Joints and Muscles Work

Common Injuries

Problems of the Feet

Back Pain

Bone Diseases

Muscle, Tendon and Soft Tissue Disorders

Arthritis and Other Joint Disorders

Immunological Rheumatic Diseases

CHAPTER 28 Endocrine System

Diabetes

Treating Diabetes

Other Pancreatic Disorders

Pituitary Gland Disorders

Thyroid Disorders

Parathyroid Gland Disorders

Adrenal Gland Disorders

Sex Gland Disorders

Endocrine Syndromes

Obesity

CHAPTER 29 Blood and Lymphatic System

Understanding Your Blood

Bone Marrow Disorders

Plasma Cell Disorders

Anemias

Leukemias

Lymphomas

Bleeding Disorders

Thrombosis

Transfusions and Transplants

CHAPTER 30 Skin, Hair and Nails

The Basics

Proper Skin Care

Eczema

Other Skin Conditions

Perspiration Disorders

Skin Infections

Noncancerous Skin Tumors

Skin Cancer

Hair

Fingernails and Toenails

Cosmetic Procedures

CHAPTER 31 Mental Illness

A Common Problem

Life Issues and Mental Illness

Depression

Anxiety Disorders

Adult ADHD

Substance and Nonsubstance Use Disorders

Eating Disorders

Personality Disorders

Psychotic Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorder

Common Treatments

CHAPTER 32 Sleep Disorders

Sleep Stages and Patterns

Insomnia

Diagnosis

Sleep Apnea

Narcolepsy

Restless Legs Syndrome

Periodic Limb Movement Disorder

Other Sleep Disorders

CHAPTER 33 Women’s Health

Reproductive Organs

Pelvic Examination

Menstrual Cycle

Preventing Pregnancy

Infertility

Sexual Function and Dysfunction

Menstrual Disorders

Menopause

Vaginal and Vulvar Disorders

Cervical, Uterine and Fallopian Tube Disorders

Ovarian Disorders

Cancers of the Reproductive Tract

CHAPTER 34 Men’s Health

Reproductive Organs

Preventing Pregnancy

Infertility

Sexual Dysfunction

Testicular and Scrotal Disorders

Penile Disorders

Prostate Gland Disorders

PART FIVE Tests and Treatments

CHAPTER 35 Tests and Procedures

CHAPTER 36 Medications Guide

How Medications Work

Safety

Brand-Name vs. Generic Drugs

Managing Your Medications

Common Medications

CHAPTER 37 Pain Management

How You Feel Pain

Acute vs. Chronic Pain

Pain Medications

Mechanical Therapies

Invasive Therapies

Integrative Therapies

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Common Chronic Conditions

Pain of Unknown Cause

CHAPTER 38 Integrative Medicine

Guiding Principles

What to Watch For

Herbal Preparations

Manipulation and Touch

Mind-Body Interventions

Natural Energy Restoration

Complete Medical Systems