This book is a unique in its category, highlights the importance of history taking and detailed analysis of each symptom.  Teaches to reinstitute the art of obtaining accurate history, regarding the symptoms of the patient.  Contains the logical analysis of symptoms at bed side.  Ready‐reference on what to think, act and do, once a patient mentions symptoms.  To treat a disease one must learn to recognize it. This book helps to recognize the disease through proper channel.  Case summary format helps for a better presentation and writing.  Writing a case summary for dental students is also included.  The case discussions are all real ones from AIMS, highlighting how to correlate the history with physical findings and come to a final conclusion.  Written in a precise and lucid language for better understanding.  This new edition introduces to the new generation doctors the Legend and Role Model – Late Padmashri Dr. K. N. Pai.  New topics added are Leg pain and Sleep Disturbances