Am I Dying?!: A Complete Guide to Your Symptoms--and What to Do Next - Tapa dura

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CHRISTOPHER KELLY, M.D., M.S., is a senior clinical fellow at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He served as intern, resident, and chief resident at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he is currently completing his cardiology fellowship. He lives in New York City.

Marc Eisenberg, M.D., F.A.C.C., is an associate professor of medicine at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center and an attending physician at Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital. A fellow of the American College of Cardiology, he lives and works as a clinical cardiologist in New York City.

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A comprehensive, lighthearted resource for Your INNER hypochondriac, with advice on when to chill out, make a doctor’s appointment, or go to the hospital

Christopher Kelly, M.D., M.S., and Marc Eisenberg, M.D., F.A.C.C., are both highly accomplished physicians and health experts at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Though they treat adults of all ages with diverse health concerns, the one question most patients really want to know is: Am I dying?!

Most 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?

In Am I Dying?!, 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, Am I Dying?! is an essential resource every household needs.