Functional Nerve Diseases (1908)

Functional Nerve Diseases, written by Alfred Taylor Schofield and published in 1908, is a medical textbook that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders that are not caused by structural or organic abnormalities. The book covers a range of conditions including hysteria, neurasthenia, anxiety disorders, and functional paralysis. Schofield provides detailed descriptions of the symptoms and diagnostic criteria for each condition, as well as various treatment options such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, and drug therapy. The book also includes case studies and historical perspectives on the development of understanding and treatment of functional nerve diseases. Overall, Functional Nerve Diseases serves as a comprehensive guide for medical professionals seeking to understand and treat these complex conditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.