Lectures on Diseases of the Nervous System: Especially in Women (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

S. Weir Mitchell

9780260464033: Lectures on Diseases of the Nervous System: Especially in Women (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260464031 ISBN 13: 9780260464033

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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This book delves into the lesser-known realm of rare and nuanced hysterical diseases that primarily affect women. The author, a respected medical expert, sheds light on these conditions, exploring their causes, symptoms, and treatments. Drawing from extensive clinical experience, the book provides detailed case studies, offering a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and variations of hysterical disorders. Unlike earlier medical literature that often dismissed these conditions as feigned or exaggerated, this book presents a compassionate and evidence-based approach. It recognizes the genuine physical and emotional suffering experienced by patients and challenges prevailing misconceptions. The author emphasizes the need for individualized care, recognizing the interplay of physiological and psychological factors in the development and manifestation of these disorders. Through a meticulous analysis of symptoms and a critical examination of existing medical knowledge, the book makes a significant contribution to the understanding and treatment of hysterical diseases. It challenges prevailing paradigms and offers practical guidance for healthcare professionals, shedding light on a subject that has long been shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding.

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