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35 Voiding Disorders and Incontinence Voiding disorders and incontinence are common disorders of micturition that are presented to the physician. They occur more frequently in elderly persons; currently, about 15%…

21 Menstrual Pain Dysmenorrhea means painful menstruation. It may begin shortly before menstruation. Approximately 60% of postpubescent women experience dysmenorrhea; 10% of these women are incapacitated by pain for 1…

19 Insomnia Patients usually describe insomnia as poor quality or quantity of sleep despite adequate time for sleep, resulting in daytime fatigue, irritability, and decreased concentration. Of all the sleep…

22 Nausea and/or Vomiting Without Abdominal Pain Chronic nausea and vomiting are not uncommon in primary care practice. Approximately 3% of the population has reported nausea once a week, and…

18 Heartburn, Indigestion, and Dyspepsia Heartburn and indigestion are common presenting complaints. Because these symptoms are often vague, it is difficult for the physician to determine a precise cause, and…

16 Forgetfulness Forgetfulness and loss of memory are common complaints, particularly in elderly patients. Often their families raise the issue. Age-associated memory impairment (AAMI) is an impairment in episodic memory…

6 Chest Pain Chest pain is one of the most common complaints of adult patients. Whether the patients admit it or not, they are usually concerned that this pain is…

25 Pain in the Lower Extremity and Limping in Children The physician should approach leg pain or limp in children as in adults—that is, determine whether it originates in joints…

5 Breast Lumps Over their lifetimes, most women detect a lump in the breast. Approximately 80% of breast masses are discovered by the patient before mammography or physician examination. Most…

7 Colds, Flu, and Stuffy Nose The differential diagnosis of colds, flu, and stuffy nose might appear unimportant, because most of these conditions have no specific cures. However, because upper…