Full Description
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment of adults. A physician who specialises in internal medicine is referred to as an internist. Subspecialties of internal medicine include allergy and immunology, cardiology, endocrinology, haematology, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, nephrology, oncology, pulmonology, and rheumatology (MedicineNet.com).
Presented as case studies, this book discusses 29 disorders that physicians may encounter in daily practice. Each case is described in a step by step format, by history, physical examination, diagnosis techniques and treatment options. Key learning points are summarised at the end of each case.
The book covers both common and more unusual cases with an emphasis on common clinical symptoms, presented in question format. Tables, flowcharts and photographs enhance the understanding of key concepts.
Key points
29 case studies presenting common and unusual disorders seen in daily practice
Each case described in step by step format
Emphasis on common clinical symptoms presented in question format
Tables, flowcharts and photographs enhance learning
Contents
Joint Pain, Rash and Fever
Patient with Rash, Cough and Fever
Cough and Fever along with Pain Abdomen
Pyrexia of Unknown Origin
Bloody Sputum in Patient with Claw Hand
Jaundice in Patient with Fever
Shortness of Breath and Abdominal Distension
Cough and Chest Pain
Patients with Diarrhea and Lower Limb Weakness
Patient with Fracture and Altered Sensorium
Obese Patient with Multiple Ulcers
Backache with Limb Weakness
Orbital Cellulitis in an Immunocompromised Person
Muscle Pain and Fever
Fever, Rashes and Breathlessness
Severe Pain Abdomen with Rash
Right-sided Weakness and Rash
Recurrent Episode of Purpuric Rash
High Grade Fever with Pneumonia
Fever with Splenomegaly
Painful Swelling of Joints in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dry Mouth with Pain Abdomen
Chronic Diarrhea and Weight Loss
Drowsiness in Elderly Patient
Violent Cough with Dysphagia
Throat Pain in a Young Patient
Polyarthritis in Middle-aged Person
Ringing in Ears in Young Man
Backache in Elderly Patients
