Author: Editors of Prevention Magazine

Whether mildly annoying like an itch or a stomachache, or deeply worrisome like a persistent headache or unrelenting fatigue, a symptom is the body's way of signaling that something isn't quite as it should be. But how does one know when a symptom requires a doctor's immediate attention or when it will get better with proper self-care? Symptoms and Solutions has the answers."The editors of Prevention have assembled the experience and wisdom of the nation's top doctors, and had the information verified by the world's leading medical journals. Packed with trustworthy advice on how to deal with more than 80 different symptoms, this outstanding book:

• lets readers know immediately when they need to see their doctor and when they may not-and reveals the 10 symptoms that should never be ignored
• gives a quick rundown on a problem's causes, explains the steps a doctor will take to diagnose and treat it, and helps patients work more closely with and communicate better to their doctors
• explains what we can do on our own that may solve the problem-since many of the symptoms we fret about turn out to be nothing serious- often using simple home remedies, effective natural-healing techniques, and inexpensive over-the-counter medicines

With the expert advice in Symptoms and Solutions, readers can stop worrying about their symptoms and start solving them.