Contents
Preface to the Fifth Edition
Preface to the Fourth Edition
Preface to the Third Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
SECTION 1: SYMPTOMWISE APPROACH
1. Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Anorexia
Nausea & Vomiting,
Flatulence (Gas)
Continuous Belching
Acute Constipation
Chronic Constipation
Acute Watery Diarrhoea
Acute Mucus Diarrhoea
Chronic Diarrhoea
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dysphagia
Hiccups
Jaundice
Hepatitis - B
Ascites
Chronic Alcoholic with Tremors
Worm Infestations
Epigastric Pain
Duodenal Ulcer
Pain in Right Hypochondrium.
Amoebic Hepatitis
Pain in Right Iliac fossa
Colicky Pain in Abdomen
Ureteric Renal Colic
Small Intestinal Colic
Large Intestinal Colic
2. Cardiovascular symptoms
Anginal Pain
Treatment of Angina
Palpitations
Syncopal Attacks
Sudden Onset Breathlessness
Congestive Cardiac Failure,
Hypertension
Diet for Hypertension
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Care after Heart Attack
Treatment of Hyperlipidemia
3. Respiratory Symptoms
Cough
Hemoptysis
Bronchia Asthma
Hoarseness of Voice
Chest Pain
Pleural Pain
Pain of Rib Trauma
Pain of Costo-chondritis
Pain of Muscle Sprain
Repeated Cold
Emphysema
Tuberculosis
RNTCP
Snoring - OSA
4. C.N.S. Symptoms
Headache
Migraine
Convulsions
Epilepsy
Hysterical Fit
Trismus (Lock Jaw)
Giddiness
Tremors
Bell's Palsy
C.V.A. with Hemiplegia or Coma
Aftercare of Stroke
5. Orthopaedic Symptoms
Pain in Knee
Heel Pain
Low Backache
Pain in the Neck
Ankle Sprain
Fractures
Cramps in Calf
Intermittent Claudications
Tingling of Limbs
Osteoporosis
Pain at the base of Great TOE
6. Renal Symptoms
Edema
Frequency of Urine
Smelly Urine
Enlarged Prostate
Acute Retention of Urine
Hematuria
No Urinc For > 12 Hrs
Acute Renal Failure
Chronic Renal Failure
Nephrotic Syndrome
7. Endocrine Symptoms
Diabetes
The Five Stage Approach to Drug Treatment of Diabetes
Obesity
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
8. General Symptoms
Loss of Weight
Feeling Tired (Fatigue)
Fever
Fever with Chills
Fever without Chills
Typhoid fever
Pallor
Stomatitis
Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Bitter Taste in Mouth
Cracks on the Soles
Excessive Sweating
9. Dental Symptoms
Toothache
Dental Hygiene
Bleeding Gums.
Hypersensitive Teeth
10. E.N.T. and Eye Symptoms.
Throat Pain and Fever
Acute Tonsillitis..
Acute Pharyngitis
Blocking of Nostrils
Common Cold
Epistaxis
Pain in Ear
Discharging Ear
Diminished Hearing
Tinnitus
F.B. in Ear
Ophthalmic Symptoms
- Acute Conjunctivitis
- Chronic Blepharitis
Acute Dacryocystitis
Stye
F.B. in Eye
11. Geriatric Symptoms
Problems of the Elderly
Insomnia
Constipation
Forgetfulness
Alzheimer's Disease
Frequency of Micturition
Tremors
Managing Bedridden Patient at Home
12. Paediatric Symptoms
a Immunisation Schedule
Neonatal Jaundice
Neonatal Convulsions
. Excessive Crying
Neonatal Vomiting
Feeding Advice & Prescription
Protein Calorie Malnutrition
Gastro-Enteritis Childhood Diarrhoeas
Febrile Convulsions
Child not Gaining Weight
Child Eating Mud
Thumb Sucking
Nocturnal Enuresis
Infant with Painful Leg
Chickenpox
Measles
Mumps
Rheumatic Fever
Primary Complex
Cervical Lymphadenitis
Tuberculous Meningitis
Acute Bronchiolitis
Polio
Art of Prescribing to Children
Common Pediatric Prescriptions
13. Skin Symptoms & Venereal Diseases
Hypopigmented Patches
- Leprosy
- Tacnia Versicolor
- Vitiligo
Patches on Cheek
Urticarial Rashes
Generalised Itching
Itching Around Anus
Itching of Vulva
Itching of Scalp
Baldness
Alopecia Arcata
Premature Greying of Hair
Excessive Loss of Hair
Hypertrophic Scar & Keloid
Herpes Zoster
Herpes Simplex
Eczema
Psoriasis
Taeniasis
Acne Vulgaris
Sore on Penis
Purulent Discharge per Urethra
A.L.D.S
14. Gynaecological Symptoms
Leucorrhoea
Early Detection of Cancer of Cervix
Menstrual Disorders
Dysmenorrhoea
Heavy Menstrual Flow
Postponement of Menses
Premenstrual Syndrome
Infertile Couple
Menopausal Symptoms
Family Planning Advise
15. Obstetric Symptoms
Pregnancy
- Routine Antenatal Checkup
- Prescribing in Pregnancy
Problems of Early Pregnancy
- Vomiting
- Bleeding P.V
Problems of 2nd & 3rd Trimester
- Anemia
- Pregnancy induced Hypertension
- Convulsions
- Heart Disease
- Bleeding P.V
Postnatal Problems
- Routine Postnatal Advise
- Insufficient Breast Milk
- Suppression of Breast Milk
Painful Cracks on Nipples
Cosmetic Problems in Pregnancy
- Stretch Marks
- Pigmentation
16. Surgical Symptoms
Breast Lump
Bleeding Per Rectum
Pain at Anus
Anal Lesions
17. Psychiatric Symptoms
Anxiety Neurosis
Psychic Complaints
- Panic Reaction
Phobia
Hysteria
Obsessive Compulsive Neurosis.
- Continuous Talker
Depression
Schizophrenia
Psychosomatic Illnesses
18. Marital Problems and Sexual Dysfunctions
Premarital Problems
- Consanguinity
- Engagement Neurosis
Marital Problems
Marital Counselling
Sexual Dysfunctions - Male
- Impotence or Erectile Dysfunction
- Pain During Ejaculation
- Dyspareunia
- Nocturnal Emissions
- Passage of Semen
- Masturbation
Sexual Dysfunctions - Female: Frigidity,
- Vaginismus
- Lax Vagina
- Common Querries
SECTION 2: EMERGENCIES IN GENERAL PRACTICE
19. Emergencies
Anaphylactic Shock
Cardio Respiratory Arrest
Unconscious Diabetic Patient
Suspected Myocardial Infarction
Acute Hypotension (Shock)
Watery Diarrhoea & Hypotension
When BP is > 200 mm Systolic
Breathlessness with Wheezing
Breathlessness without Wheezing
Severe Hematemesis or Hemoptysis
Scorpion Bitc
Snake Bite
Dog Bite
Patient Saved from Drowning
Temperature > 104°F
Burns
Electric Burns
Head Injury
Organo Phosphorus Poisoning
Poisoning - General Principles of Management
SECTION 3: DIET AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTIONS
20. Dietary Advice
21. Exercise Prescriptions
SECTION 4: PROCEDURES IN GENERAL PRACTICE
22. Procedures
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
Neonatal Resuscitation
Nasogastric Tube Insertion
Catheterisation
Administering Injections
I.M. Injection
Subcutaneous Injection
Intradermal Injection
I.V. Injection
I.V. Fluid Administration
Enemas
Foinentations
Cold Compresses.
COLLOOD
Ice Bag
Dressings
CLW Suturing
SECTION 5: HINTS TO START A NEW PRACTICE
23. Hints
Requirements for Setting up General Practice.
General Hints
Writing Certificates..
Writing Referral Letters
How to Write a Prescription
Printed Instructions on Prescription
a Maintaining Records in General Practice
- System 1: Case Paper System
- System 2: Register System
- System 3: Case Paper with Patient
- System 4: Computer
Books Recommended for General Practitioners
24. Instant Relief
Instant Relief
Instant Relief in Adults
Instant Relief in Children 4-6 yrs old
Instant Relief in Infants upto 1 yr. old
SECTION 6: LAW IN RELATION TO GENERAL PRACTICE
25. Law
General Practice & Law
What does the Law Expect
Taxes Applicable to General Practitioner,
SECTION 7: TRADE NAMES OF DRUGS
26. Trade Names
Drugs for Gastro-intestinal System (1A to IN)
Nutrition and Vitamins (2A to 20)
Analgesic-Antiinflammatory Drugs (3A to 3H)
Drugs for Central Nervous System 14A to 41)
Drugs for Respiratory System (5A to 5H)
Drugs for Cardio Vascular System (6A to 6K).
Drugs for Infections and Irfestations 17A to 7H).
Drugs for Obstetrics and Gynaecology (8A to 8K)
Hormones (9A to 9B)
Drugs for Diabetes (10A to 10K)
Topical Applications (11A to 11M).
Drugs for Hair Problems (12A to 12D).
Drugs for Fye, Ear, Nose & Throat (13A to 13D).
Vaccines (14)
Miscellaneous Drugs (15A to 15C)
SECTION 8: CLINICAL EXAMINATION IN GENERAL PRACTICE
27. Clinical Examination in General Practice
Basic Examination (Adult)
Basic Examination (Child)
Patient with Fever (No Chills)
Patient of Fever with Chills
Patient of General Weakness and Fatigue
Patient with Anorexia
Patient of Infective Hepatitis
Alcoholic Patient with Ascites
Patient of Duodenal ulcer
Patient or Chronic Appendicitis
Patient of Ureteric Colic
Patient with Diarrhoea
Patient with Left Chest Pain (Non-cardiac)
Patient with Palpitations
Patient with Sudden Breathlessness
Patient with Hypertension
Patient with Common Cold & Fever
Patient with Cough
Patient with Headache
Patient with Giddiness
Young Patient with Tremors
Patient with Sudden Hemiplegia
Patient with Pain in Neck and Shoulders
Patient with Low Backache
Patient with Knee Pain
Patient with Edema
Patient with Dysuria
Child with Worms and Anaemia
Child with Tonsillitis
Child with Pain in the Ear
Child with Acute Gastroenteritis
Child with Acute Bronchiolitis
Infant with Excessive Crying
Child with Rheumatic Arthritis & Fever
Unconscious Diabetic
Unconscious Patient
SECTION 9: SOME COMMON DISCUSSIONS
28. Which Drug should I use?
Choice of Antibiotics
Choice of NSAID in Chronic Pains
Choice of Antihypertensives
29. Am I Missing a Heart Attack?
30. Treatment of Malaria
31. Follow up in Tuberculosis
MDR Tuberculosis
32. Bypassing the Bypass
33. Obesity
34. Alcohol Detection
35. The Travelling Patient
36. Health Checkup Camps
37. Cocktails for Health
38. Important Dates
39. My Notes
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