Functional Pain Syndromes: Presentation and Pathophysiology

Functional Pain Syndromes: Presentation and Pathophysiology
ISBN-10
1496332008
ISBN-13
9781496332004
Category
Medical
Pages
578
Language
English
Published
2015-06-01
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Authors
Emeran A. Mayer, M. Catherine Bushnell

Description

This book explores the connection of functional pain syndromes (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia) with anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The authors address possible common pathophysiologies and review a range of treatment options, from antidepressants to cognitive-behavioral therapy. Who should buy this book? Whether you are a general practitioner, specialist, or scientist, this book is essential reading. It sheds new light on the complex links between various painful syndromes and disorders.

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