Practical Prescriber Aspi F Golwalla, Sharukh A Golwalla
INDEX
A
Abortion
early medical, 157
habitual, 152
threatened, 151
Abscess
amoebic liver, 367
breast, 150
lung, 221
Achalasia cardia, 173
Acne vulgaris, 77
Acromegaly, 302
Acute coronary syn., 235
Acute resp. distress syn, 225
Addison's disease, 314
Aerophagia, 167
Agranulocytosis, 333
Air travel,
contraindications to, 471
Alcohol withdrawal
syndrome, 456
Allergic eruptions, 61
Alopecia
androgenetic, 74
areata, 73
Alzheimer's dementia, 458
Amenorrhoea, 142
Amoebiasis, 366
Anaemias, 232
aplastic, 333
in children, 8
iron deficiency, 331
megaloblastic, 332
of chronic disorder, 501
of pregnancy, 332
sickle cell, 334
Anal fissures, 202
Anaphylaxis, drugs causing, 520
Angina pectoris, 232
Prinzmetal, 234
unstable, 235
Angioedema, 61
Ankylosing spondylitis, 439
Anorexia nervosa, 484
Anorgasmia, 403
Anthrax, 51
Antihistamines, 100
Antiretroviral therapy, 95
Anxiety disorders, 450
Aortic dissection, 271
Apnoea in newborn, 1
Appendicitis, acute, 193
Appetite, loss of, in
children, 19
Arrhythmias, cardiac, 255
Arteritis, temporal, 274
Ascites, 184
Asthma
bronchial, 212
cardiac, 244
Atrial fibrillation, 258
Atrial flutter, 258
Atrophic rhinitis, 127
Autism infantile, 461
Azithromycin in
rheumatic fever, 482
B
Back pain, low, 477
Balanitis, 94
Bartholin's abscess, 150
Bedsores, 472
Bee sting, 380
Bell's palsy, 291
Bipolar depression, 452
Bleeding disorders, 336
Bleeding, dysfunctional
uterine, 152
Blepharitis, 110
Bradycardias, 259
Bradycardia-tachycardia
syndrome, 259
Breast
abscess, 150
lumps, 473
Breath holding spells, 21
Bromhidrosis, 88
Bronchitis, 206
Bronchiectasis, 221
Brucellosis, 373
Bruxism, 162
Burning mouth, 161
Bursitis, 133
C
Calcaneal spur, 133
Calculi, renal, 347
Candidiasis, 49
genital, 94
vaginal, 149
Carbuncles, 51
Cardiac
arrest, 243
arrhythmias, 255
failure, acute LV, 244
Carpal tunnel
syndrome, 473
Cataract, 108
Cerebrovascular
accidents, 281
Cervical spondylosis, 135, 463
Chancroid, 91
Chickenpox, 389
Chikungunya, 373
Child, rapidly growing, 298
Cholecystitis, acute, 191
Cholelithiasis, 189
Cholera, 368
Chorea, Sydenham's, 290
Chronic fatigue syn., 483
Chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, 469
Cirrhosis of liver, 183
Clinical pearls, 523
Coagulation
disorders of, 337
Cold, common, 123
Colic
infantile, 19
renal, 346
Coma
hepatic, 187
in paediatric pts., 30
Congestive heart failure, 245
in children, 10
Conjunctivitis
mucopurulent, 103
phlyctenular, 105
Constipation, 163
in children, 16
Contraception, 154
Convulsive disorders
febrile, 27
in children, 27
in newborn, 2
Corneal ulcer, 106
Corns, 87
Cough, 203
chronic in
children, 35
Crohn's disease, 200
Croup viral, 33
Cryptogenic fibrosing
alveolitis, 227
Cushings disease, 317
Cushing's syndrome, 316
Cyanotic spells, 11
Cysticercosis, 374
D
Dacryocystitis, acute, 110
Dandruff, 75
Deficiency diseases in
children, 13
Dehydration in children, 482
Delusion of parasitosis, 484
Dementia, 296, 458
Dengue, 371
Depression major, 453
Dermatitis
atopic, 69
contact, 72
diaper, 68
exfoliative, 64
seborrhoeic, 75
Dhat, 401
Diabetes
insipidus, 303
mellitus, 317
Diabetic
foot, 326
ketoacidosis, 324
nephropathy, 328
neuropathy, 327
Diarrhoea, 169
in children, 17
Diet
in cirrhosis of liver, 183
in diabetes, 318
in duodenal ulcer, 174
in haematemesis, 177
in hypertension, 246
in obesity, 304
Diphtheria, 392
Diverticular disease,
colonic, 197
Dizziness, 267, 488
DMARDs, 436
Drowning, 475
Drug eruption, 64
Drug-induced
extrapyramidal
syndromes, 291
Drugs not to be stopped
abruptly, 520
Drugs which cause
anaphylaxis, 520
Dryness of mouth, 474
Duodenal ulcer, 174
Dyschromias in children, 82
Dysentery
amoebic, 367
bacillary, 368
Dysmenorrhoea, 142
Dyspareunia, 403
Dysthymic disorder, 453
E
Eardrum, traumatic
perforation of, 130
Ectopic beats, 256
Eczemas, 67
Ejaculatory
incompetence, 400
Electrical
injuries, 531
Embolism
cerebral, 282
pulmonary, 263
Empyema, 229
Encephalitis, 32, 393
Endocarditis, infective, 259
Endometriosis, 144
Enuresis, nocturnal in children, 25
Epilepsy, 276
in children, 27
Episcleritis, 107
Epistaxis, 126
Erythema multiforme, 63
Erythema nodosum, 63
Erectile dysfunction, 394
Exercises
for bronchial asthma, 212
for cervical spondylosis, 136, 463
for osteoarthritis, 465
for vertigo, 119
Exfoliative dermatitis, 64
Eye injuries, 108
F
Faecal impaction, 164
Fatigue, 474
Female urethral syndrome, 358
Fever in children, 21
Fever and rash, 530
Fibromyalgia, 137
Fibrositis, muscular, 132
Filariasis, 372
Fissuring of soles, 86
Flatulence, 167
Floaters and flashes, 112
Forgetfulness, 296
Frigidity, 402
Fungus in the ears, 115
Furuncle in vestibule of nose, 122
G
G6PD deficiency, 335
Gallstones, 189
Ganglion, 475
Gastritis, 170
Gastroesophageal reflux
disease, 172
Gastroenteritis, viral, 369
Genital herpes, 93
Giardiasis, 367
Glaucoma, 111
Glossitis, 165
Goitrogens, 500
Gonorrhoea, 89
Gout, 441, 510
Granuloma inguinale, 91
Growth deficiency in
childhood, 298
Guillain-Barré syn., 296
Guinea worm, 388
Gynaecomastia, 300
H
H. pylori, treatment of, 175
Haemoglobinopathies, 334
Haemophilia A, 337
Haemorrhage
cerebral, 284
subarachnoid, 286
Hair, diseases of, 73
Halitosis, 159
Hand-foot-mouth disease, 23
Headache, 272
analgesic rebound, 507
cervicogenic, 507
cluster, 274
sinus, 124
tension, 272
Hearing loss, sudden, 121
Heartburn, 160
Heat, effects of, 375
Heart failure, congestive, 245
Hematemesis, 177
in cirrhosis, 185
Hematuria, 351
Hemoptysis, 205
Hemorrhagic disease of newborn, 3
Hemorrhoids, 201
Hepatic encephalopathy, 187, 492
Hepatitis
autoimmune, 182
viral, 180
Herpes
genital, 93
risk factors for post-herpetic neuralgia, 486
simplex, 53
zoster, 55
Hiatal hernia, 172
Hiccup, 163
Hirsutism, 300
HIV infection, 95
Hookworm, 386
Hormone replacement therapy, 494
Hydatid disease, 374
Hyperhidrosis, 79
Hyperlipidemia, 446, 516
Hyperparathyroidism, 313
Hyperpigmentation, 82
Hypertension, 246
primary pulmonary, 255
resistant, 254
thromboembolic, 264
Hypertensive crises, 252
Hyperthyroid crises, 312
Hypocalemia in newborn, 2, 8
Hypoglycemia, 330
diagnostic problems in, 500
in newborn, 7
Hypogonadism, male, 302
Hypomagnesemia in newborn, 3
Hypoparathyroidism, 313
Hypotension, 254
postrual, 265
Hypothermia, 475
Hypothyroidism, 307
I
Ichthyosis, 86
Impetigo, 50
Impotence, 394
Immunization, 37
Infertility, 146
Influenza, 391
Insomnia, 476
transient, 455
Intermittent claudication, 476
Iodine deficiency disorders, 306
Iridocyclitis, 107
Irritable bowel syndrome, 195
Ischemia, chronic lower limb, 270
J
Jaundice in newborn, 3
Joint sprains, 132
K
Kala-azar, 369
Keloids, 87, 476
Keratitis, 106, 167
Kidney failure, chronic, 354
Kwashiorkor, 15
L
Lactation, suppression
of, 153
Laryngitis, 129
Laryngo-tracheo-
bronchitis, 33
Leishmaniasis, 369
cutaneous, 370
Leprosy, 52
Leptospirosis, 376
Leucorrheoa, 148
Leucoderma, 80
Leukemias, 340
Leukoplakia, 167
Lichen planus, 58
Loin pain, 521
Low back pain, 477
Lipid levels, 445
Low birth weight babies, 5
Lumbago, acute, 133
Lung injury, acute, 225
Lupus erythematosus, 66
Lymphogranuloma
venereum, 91
Lymphomas, 342
M
Malabsorption, 196
Malaria, 360
malarial liver, 492
Mania, 452
Mastodynia, 477
Masturbation, 401
Measles, 21
Meniere's disease, 119
Meningitis, 292
pyogenic, in children, 32
tuberculous, 36, 293
Menopause, 145, 519
Menorrhagia, 152
Menstruation,
postponement of, 143
Metformin,
contraindications for, 499
Methemoglobinemia, 339
Migraine, 272
Miliaria rubra, 78
Molluscum contagiosum, 57
Moniliasis, 49, 149
Mood disorders, 451
Motion sickness, 477
Multiple myeloma, 345
Mumps, 389
Muscle injuries, 478
Myasthenia gravis, 294
Myocardial infarction
acute, 237
complications of, 240
Myxoedema coma, 308
N
Nails, diseases of, 75
Nasal polyposis, 130
Nasal septum,
deviated, 130
Neck pain, 135
Neonatal sepsis, 4
Nephritis, acute, 23
Nephrotic syndrome, 24, 501
Neurocirculatory asthenia, 266
Neurodermatitis, 57
Neuropathy
acute onset, 508
alcoholic, 296
Newborn, hemorrhagic
disease of, 2
Nocturnal
emissions, 401
enuresis, 25
leg cramps, 478
NSAIDs, 434
NSTEMI, 235
O
Obesity, 304
Obsessive compulsive
disorder, 451
Ophthalmia neonatorum, 103
Opioid withdrawal syndrome, 457
Organophosphate poisoning, 420
Osteoarthritis, 138, 440, 465
Osteomalacia, 140
Osteomyelitis, 141
Osteoporosis, 138
Otitis external, 114
Otitis media
acute, 116
chronic, 118
P
Pain, during or after sexual
intercourse, 402
Palindromic rheumatism, 440
Pancreatitis, 191
Panhypopituitarism, 303
Panic attack, 450
Parkinsonism, 287
unusual presentations
of, 509
Pediculosis, 45
Pemphigus vulgaris, 83
Peripheral vascular disease, 268
Peritonitis, acute, 194
Petit mal, 27, 279
PICA, 491
Pharyngotonsillitis, 128
Photodermatitis, 65
Phrynoderma, 86
Physiotherapy, 461
Piles, 201
Pityriasis rosea, 71
Plantar fasciitis, 133
Pleural effusion, 228
Pleurisy dry, 228
Pneumonia, 219
Pneumothorax, 230
Poisoning principles of
management, 406
Poliomyelitis, 22
Polycystic ovary syn., 518
Polycythemia in newborn, 7
Polycythemia vera, 339
Polymyalgia rheumatica, 439
Polyneuritis
acute idiopathic, 296
alcoholic and
nutritional, 297
Pregnancy, heart disease in, 265
Premature ejaculation, 397
Premenstrual spotting, 153
Premenstrual tension, 145
Preterm babies, 5
Prickly heat, 78
Proctalgia fugax, 478
Prolapse rectum, 20
Prolapsed disc
syndrome, 134
Prostate specific antigen, 503
Prostatic hypertrophy, benign, 357
Prostatitis, 356
Pruritus, 59
Psoriasis, 70
Psychiatric disorders of
childhood, 459
Ptyalism, 165
Puberty, delayed, 154, 299
Purpura idiopathic
thrombocytopenic, 336
Pyelonephritis, 351
Pyruvate kinase deficiency, 336
R
Rabies, 381
Rat bite fever, 376
Red eye, 485
Renal
calculi, 347
colic, 346
Renal failure
acute, 353
chronic, 354
Repetitive strain injury, 134
Respiratory distress in
newborn, 7
Respiratory distress
syndrome, acute, 225
Respiratory failure, acute, 224
Restless legs syndrome, 478, 523
Rheumatic
chorea, 12
fever, 11
Rheumatoid arthritis, 434
Rhinitis
allergic, 125
atrophic, 127
Rickets, 140
Ringworm, 46
Roundworm, 386
Rubella, 390
S
Salpingo-oophoritis, 151
SARS, 532
Scabies, 43
Schizophrenia, 454
Scleritis, 107
Scleroderma, 85
Scorpion sting, 379
Scrub typhus, 365
Scurvy, 15
Seborrhoeic dermatitis, 75
Semen, passage of, 401
Sepsis, neonatal, 4
Sexual problems, in illness, 404
Sexually transmitted diseases, 41
Shock states, 264
Short wave diathermy, 461
Shoulder pain, 488
Sinusitis, acute, 124
Sinus headaches, 124
Skin, dry, scratchy, 62
Sleep apnoea, 226
Slipped disc, 134
Smoking recession, 479
Snake bite, 378
Snoring, 203, 493
Spondylosis, cervical, 136
Spotting
midcycle, 152
premenstrual, 153
Spring catarrh, 105
Stetins, adverse effects of, 516
Status epilepticus, 280
in children, 29
STEMI, 237
Stomatitis, 165
Strokes, 281
prevention, 283, 504
risk factors, 505
Stye, 110
Subfertility, 518
Substance use, disorders, 456
Sweating, excessive, 79
Swine flu, 372, 391
Sycosis barbae, 51
Syncope, 267
Syphilis, 89
T
Tachycardias
paroxysmal
supraventricular, 256
ventricular, 259
Tall child, 298
Tapeworm, 387
Teeth grinding, 162
Temporomandibular joint
dysfunction, 162
Tennis elbow, 132
TENS, 136, 462
Testes, undescended, 301
Tetanus, 384
Thalassemias, 334
Thrombosis, cerebral, 281
Thrombophlebitis, 268
Thrush, 167
Thyroiditis, 311
Thyrotoxicosis, 309
Tinea
unguium, 75
versicolor, 48
Tinnitus, 128
Tonsillitis, 128
Torticollis, spasmodic, 291
Trachoma, 104
Transient focal nurological disturbance, 503
ischemic attacks, 283
Tremors, essential, 291
Trichuriasis, 387
Trigeminal neuralgia, 275
psychogenic, 485
Trigger finger, 481
Tropical eosinophilia, 227
Tuberculosis
abdominal, 489
in children, 36
intestinal, 195
meningeal, 36, 293
of bones, joints, 140
of skin, 51
pulmonary, 35, 222
Typhoid fever, 364
Typhus, scrub, 365
U
Ulcerative colitis, 198
Ultrasound, 461
Urethral discharge, 94
Urethritis, non-specific, 93
Urinary incontinence, 349
Urinary tract infection, 352
in children, 26
Urine, acute retention of, 349
Urticaria, 61
V
Vagina, lax, 403
Vaginal candidiasis, 94
Vaginismus, 403
Varicocele, 522
Venomous bites and stings, 377
Venomous jelly fish, 381
Venous thrombosis, 268
intracranial, 287
Vertigo, 119
cervical, 487
post-traumatic, 488
Vestibular
rehabilitation, 120
Vitamin deficiency,
in children, 13
Vitiligo, 80
Vomiting, 160
in children, 20
in newborn, 6
Vulvovaginitis, 148
W
Warts, viral, 56
Wasp sting, 380
Wax in ear, 114
Weight gain, drugs causing, 521
Weight loss with shortness of breath, 494
Wheezing in children, 33
Whooping cough, 390
atypical features, 511
Worm infections, 386
Wry neck, acute, 133
X
Xanthelasma palpebrarum, 481
Xerosis, 105
Xerostomia, 161
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Practical Prescriber
Practical Prescriber
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Aspi F Golwalla MD FACC FCPS FCCP Emeritus Professor of Medicine GS Medical College and KEM Hospital Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Sharukh A Golwalla MD (Med) DM (Card) FCCP (Specialised in Echocardiography) Cardiologist Breach Candy Hospital, Jaslok Hospital Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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The eighteenth revised edition of this widely read pocketbook, particularly by family physicians does maintain and as even improved its status by revision of every chapter covering almost all aspects of everyday practice.
Newer drugs and investigations are publicized in reputed medical journals and pharmaceutical firms and the reader must make use of them if considered as appropriate.
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