Functional Pain Syndromes
Presentation and Pathophysiology
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Patient Care, Pain Medicine
| Author: | Emeran A. Mayer, M. Catherine Bushnell | ISBN: | 9781496332004 |
| Publisher: | Wolters Kluwer Health | Publication: | June 1, 2015 |
| Imprint: | IASP | Language: | English |
| Author: | Emeran A. Mayer, M. Catherine Bushnell |
| ISBN: | 9781496332004 |
| Publisher: | Wolters Kluwer Health |
| Publication: | June 1, 2015 |
| Imprint: | IASP |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
