PDR® is the reference source used by physicians and pharmacists every day. Now PDR is the family friend you can rely on. The publishers of The Physicians' Desk Reference® have created this easy-to-use A-to-Z guide filled with information you need on nearly one hundred common ailments. The PDR® Family Guide to the Most Common Ailments explains the health problems your family is likely to encounter--injuries, aches and pains, chronic disorders, infectious diseases, and the ailments of childhood and old age--and tells what you should do next. Inside you'll find: - A comprehensive overview of conventional treatment options - Advice on herbal remedies, nutritional supplements, and complementary therapies - Descriptive listings of prescription drugs--by brand and generic name-- and over-the-counter remedies - Self-care tips and easy-to-follow guidelines - Signs and symptoms of emergency conditions - And much more!