Avoiding Misdiagnosis in Pediatric Practice (In Clinical Practice) (Jan 16, 2021)_(3030417492)_(Springer)

"This book discusses the most common symptoms in pediatrics. It is based on best available scientific evidence and up-to-date information. The book also discusses a range of common conditions associated with bacterial and viral infections of the oro-nasal, eye, chest, abdominal and genito-urinary regions. The book helps the clinician to distinguish symptoms and signs of pediatric diseases to avoid diagnostic errors. Each chapter starts with a list of core messages, and includes tables and figures to focus on the subjects under discussion. The whole text is written in reader-friendly manner. The book is of interest to general pediatricians and doctors in primary care. It is also of interest to students, nurses and other professionals who look after children"--Back cover Preface Contents Introduction Chapter 1: The Upper Respiratory Tract 1.1 Coryzal Symptoms/Sore Throat/Tonsillitis 1.2 Stridor Further Reading Chapter 2: The Chest 2.1 Acute Shortness of Breath (Dyspnoea) 2.2 Palpitation 2.3 Chest Pain 2.4 Heart Murmur Further Reading Chapter 3: The Ear 3.1 Deafness/Impaired Hearing 3.2 Earache (Otalgia) 3.3 Ear Discharge (Otorrhoea) 3.4 Dizziness and Vertigo Further Reading Chapter 4: The Eye 4.1 Acutely Red Eye 4.2 Acute Loss of Vision 4.3 Double Vision (Diplopia) 4.4 Squint (Strabismus) 4.5 Proptosis (Exophthalmos) 4.6 Eyelid Disorders and Ptosis (Blepharoptosis) Further Reading Chapter 5: The Neck 5.1 Neck Lumps (Lymphadenopathy) 5.2 Stiff/Tilt Neck (Meningism and Meningitis) Further Reading Chapter 6: The Abdomen 6.1 Acute Abdominal Pain (AAP) 6.2 Recurrent Abdominal Pain (RAP) 6.3 Abdominal Distension 6.4 Constipation 6.5 Diarrhoea 6.6 Gastrointestinal Bleeding 6.7 Jaundice Further Reading Chapter 7: Neurology 7.1 Neonatal Seizures 7.2 Seizures in Older Children (Epilepsy) 7.3 Headache 7.4 Coma 7.5 Tremor 7.6 Large Head Further Reading Chapter 8: Bone and Joint 8.1 Arthritis Further Reading Chapter 9: Urology 9.1 Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis) 9.2 Blood in Urine (Haematuria) 9.3 Frequent Urination 9.4 Painful Urination (Dysuria) 9.5 Urinary Incontinence 9.6 Polyuria 9.7 Urine Retention and Failure to Pass Urine Further Reading Chapter 10: Genitalia/Endocrine 10.1 Precocious Puberty 10.2 Delayed Puberty 10.3 Groin Lumps/Swelling (e.g. Inguinal Hernia) 10.4 Penile Swelling 10.5 Scrotal/Testicular Swelling 10.6 Pre-Pubertal Vaginal Discharge 10.7 Rectal Prolapse Further Reading Chapter 11: General Systemic 11.1 Excessive Crying (Baby Colic) 11.2 Excessive Weight Gain (Obesity) 11.3 Failure to Thrive and Unexplained Weight Loss 11.4 Tiredness/Fatigue 11.5 Unexplained Persistent Fever (UPF) Further Reading Index