Everything You Need to Know about Medical Treatments

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Describes 300 standard treatments -- drug therapies, surgeries, procedures, and medically-approved alternative therapies -- as well as timely new treatments, such as plasmapheresis and sensate focus therapy. Organized by body system, it covers basic medical problems and mental, emotional, and sexual disorders; nutritional and metabolic problems; hormonal disorders; injuries; skin disorders; and cosmetic treatments. A chapter covers pain treatment. Each entry explains why the treatment is recommended; what to expect before, during, and after it; when a treatment should not be performed; and what complications may result. Self-help logos call readers' attention to practical tips.