Symptomatology

Name: Symptomatology
ISBN: 9787568938747

岳新荣Chongqing University Press · ChinaApr 2024

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Word count: 92K words
Chapters: 37
ISBN: 9787568938747

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Summary

With the core aim of cultivating medical talent suited to the needs of modern society and following the workflow of professional positions, this book introduces the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and inquiry methods of 24 symptoms commonly seen in clinical practice, enabling students to understand the definitions, causes, and clinical manifestations of these common symptoms, to reason, analyze, and think from the surface manifestations of symptoms, and to attempt symptomatic diagnosis.

The book emphasizes the teaching of basic knowledge, basic theory, and basic skills, strives for accurate and concise language, is richly illustrated, appropriately incorporates ideological and political elements of the course, emphasizes medical ethics education, aligns with the syllabus of the assistant practicing physician qualification examination, and reflects new knowledge, new technologies, and new standards.

This book is suitable for students in clinical medicine, stomatology, and other medically related majors at higher vocational colleges, and can also serve as a reference for relevant healthcare practitioners.

Editor's review

_Symptomatology_, edited by Yue Xinrong, is a practical professional textbook for medical students and junior clinicians. Unlike traditional internal medicine works that focus on disease diagnosis, the core value of this book lies in its clear and systematic construction of a clinical thinking pathway "from symptom to diagnosis." By detailing the pathophysiological mechanisms, clinical manifestation characteristics, accompanying symptom analysis, and inquiry points of common core symptoms across systems—such as fever, pain, cough, dyspnea, and nausea and vomiting—the book translates abstract theoretical knowledge into concrete clinical entry points. Its content is logically organized and emphasizes methods for interpreting symptoms as disease "signals," helping readers consolidate basic clinical skills and cultivate rigorous differential diagnosis habits. The book incorporates analyses of typical cases, enhancing practicality. Overall, the book is concise in language and focused in emphasis, serving as a high-quality bridge between basic medical theory and clinical practice, and it has clear reading and reference value for medical learners who need to strengthen symptom recognition and analysis skills.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Undergraduate and higher vocational students in clinical medicine, nursing, and related majors, for consolidating the foundations of symptomatology
Residents who have just entered clinical internship or rotation and need to systematically organize their approach to differential diagnosis of symptoms
General practitioners or primary care workers, as a practical manual for quick reference in daily diagnosis and treatment
Medical enthusiasts interested in clinical medical logic who wish to understand how doctors analyze conditions starting from symptoms

Not a good fit for

Senior specialists seeking advanced disease-specific diagnosis and treatment plans or the latest research progress
General readers without a medical background who are interested only in general health knowledge popularization

Reading tips

It is recommended to read alongside systematic anatomy and pathophysiology to deeply understand the mechanisms by which symptoms arise.
While reading, try to summarize on your own an "inquiry checklist" and "differential diagnosis tree" for common symptoms to strengthen memory.
For the case analysis sections, first think independently about possible diagnostic directions before checking the analysis, so as to train clinical thinking.

About the publisher

Chongqing University Press China · Founded in 1985

Chongqing University Press is a comprehensive university press whose publishing areas span social and cultural studies, industrial technology, finance and economics, medicine, social psychology, and theory. Judging from its catalog, the press publishes both academic works and popular science titles. Representative books include E. H. Gombrich's Shadows: The Depiction of Cast Shadows in Western Art, Magnesium-Based Hydrogen Storage Materials by Pan Fusheng et al., Research on China's Regional Spatial Development Models by Sun Jiuwen, and titles from the Gynecologic Oncology Committee of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association, such as the Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Gynecologic Malignancies in China (2019) and Bipolar Disorder: What You and Your Family Need to Know. Its authors work in art history, materials science, regional economics, clinical medicine, and social research methods. Public information is limited, but its publishing profile combines academic translation, industrial technology, and practical medical guides.

版权信息
内容提要
编委会
前言
项目1 课程概述
任务1.1 症状学的作用和内容
任务1.2 学习症状学的方法和要求
项目2 常见症状
任务2.1 发热
任务2.2 咳嗽与咳痰
任务2.3 头痛
任务2.4 胸痛
任务2.5 腹痛
任务2.6 咯血
任务2.7 呼吸困难
任务2.8 水肿
任务2.9 腹泻
任务2.10 呕血
任务2.11 便血
任务2.12 黄疸
任务2.13 意识障碍
任务2.14 心悸
任务2.15 发绀
任务2.16 恶心与呕吐
任务2.17 尿频、尿急与尿痛
任务2.18 血尿
任务2.19 少尿、无尿与多尿
任务2.20 腰背痛
任务2.21 关节痛
任务2.22 消瘦
任务2.23 抽搐与惊厥
任务2.24 抑郁
项目3 病史采集
任务3.1 问诊的重要性与医德要求
任务3.2 问诊的内容
任务3.3 问诊的方法与技巧
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FAQ

What is the difference between this book and _Diagnostics_?

_Diagnostics_ covers a broader scope, including the complete diagnostic process of inquiry, physical examination, auxiliary examination, and medical record writing, whereas this book focuses more on the initial step of "symptoms," providing in-depth analysis of their pathological mechanisms, clinical manifestations, and key points for differential diagnosis. It can be regarded as a strengthening and extension of the symptomatology portion of _Diagnostics_.

Does the book contain specific treatment plans?

The book is positioned as a textbook for symptom recognition and analysis, with its core content being the clinical significance and diagnostic orientation of symptoms; in principle, it does not cover details of specific treatment plans such as drugs or surgery. Treatment must be based on a clear diagnosis and decided by clinicians according to specific circumstances.

Is it helpful for candidates preparing for the physician licensing examination?

Yes. Symptom recognition, inquiry, and preliminary differential diagnosis are important foundations for the practical skills and theoretical assessments of the physician licensing examination. The book's systematic organization helps candidates build a clear knowledge framework for symptomatology, but a comprehensive review combining other content of the examination syllabus is necessary.

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About the author

岳新荣 Author

Yue Xinrong is a Chinese book author about whom limited public information is available; the existing records confirm only two works in the library: Diagnostics (2nd Edition) and Symptomatology. Judging from the titles and categories, the writing focuses on medical diagnostics and symptomatology and is related to examination-oriented books, aimed at medical students or exam candidates. The content emphasizes organizing diagnostic knowledge and summarizing key points for identifying symptoms, showing a strong practical orientation toward teaching and review. Since dates of birth and death, nationality, and professional experience are not clearly recorded, this introduction makes no speculation and presents the author's writing profile solely on the basis of subject matter and classification: a textbook-style, point-focused approach serving medical study and exam preparation, pragmatic in style, with influence mainly at the level of course learning and exam tutoring.