{"product_id":"am-i-dying-a-complete-guide-to-your-symptomsand-what-to-do-next-isbn-9780062847607","title":"Am I Dying?!: A Complete Guide to Your Symptoms--and What to Do Next","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured on \u003cem\u003eCBS This Morning,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eMen’s\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eHealth\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/em\u003e, Buzzfeed, and \u003cem\u003eThe Dr. Oz Show\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo top doctors\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003epresent a comprehensive, light-hearted guide for the hypochondriac in all of us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristopher Kelly, MD, and Marc Eisenberg, MD, FACC, are both highly accomplished physicians and health experts from UNC Health and Columbia University Medical Center. In \u003cem\u003eAm I Dying?!,\u003c\/em\u003e Dr. Kelly and Dr. Eisenberg walk you through common symptoms and medical myths to provide a helpful, conversational guide on what to do when you experience symptoms – offering advice on whether to chill out, make a doctor’s appointment, or go to the hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost new symptoms turn out to be minor. Most likely, a stuffy nose isn’t a sign of cancer. But sometimes a headache isn’t just a temporary nuisance and could be a sign of a serious condition. The internet can offer a wealth of data, but it can also be a source of harmful misinformation. So if you have a new symptom, how worried should you be?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis down-to-earth, humorous symptom guide covers over forty different symptoms, organized into eight body areas – including head\/neck, chest\/back, belly, skin, and more. Some examples include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBelly: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen is bloating a sign of a serious problem? Why do some people feel nauseated all the time?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLady Parts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e:  \u003c\/em\u003eHow often do you really need a mammogram? 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Though they treat adults of all ages with diverse health concerns, the one question most patients really want to know is: Am I dying?!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost new symptoms turn out to be minor issues. Most likely, that stuffy nose isn’t a sign of cancer. But sometimes a headache isn’t just a temporary nuisance; it could be a sign of a serious condition. None of us want to ignore a problem that could harm our health or even cause death. Though the internet offers a wealth of data, it can also be a source of harmful misinformation. So if you have a new symptom, how worried should you be?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn\u003cem\u003e Am I Dying?!,\u003c\/em\u003e Dr. Kelly and Dr. Eisenberg walk you through the most common symptoms—from back pain, nausea, chest pain, constipation, and forgetfulness to fatigue, rashes, shortness of breath, and bloating—and provide helpful, conversational guidance on what to do. Organized in a humorous, easy-to-access format and packed with practical information and expert advice, \u003cem\u003eAm I Dying?!\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential resource every household needs.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Tempted to Google those symptoms? Let these Columbia University cardiologists soothe--and educate--your inner hypochondriac instead.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople Health Issue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Am I Dying] reviews dozens of symptoms and offers advice on when to chill out, make a doctor’s appointment or go to the hospital. 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