Book
Body signs : how to be your own diagnostic detective
Record details
- ISBN: 9780553805079 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 055380507X (hardcover)
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Physical Description:
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xiv, 322 p. : ill ; 24 cm. - Publisher: New York : Bantam Books, 2008.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Include bibliographical references (p. [293]-298) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Your hair: the long and the short of it -- Reading your eyes -- Listening to your ears -- Your nose knows -- Read my lips-- and mouth -- Telling the truth: your throat, voice, neck, and jaw -- The main body of evidence: your torso and extremities -- Private parts, farts, and body wastes -- Scratching the surface: your skin and nails. |
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| Subject: | Symptoms Medicine, Popular |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at South Central Regional Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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| Morden Library | 616.047 Lie (Text) | 35864000300101 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
Summary:
We all notice things about our bodies that don't seem quite right. But when are these simply harmless physical quirks and when are they signs that a visit to the doctor is in order? This guide covers every body part from head to toe---and everything in between--to help you decode the often mysterious messages your body sends you. Drawn from cutting-edge research and the latest scientific literature, and vetted by a panel of medical experts, this book also includes historical trivia and fascinating factoids about each body area.
